Beauty Products for the Mister.

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While men typically don’t venture into the beauty industry, they are slowly coming around to the importance of cleansing, fragrance and body care.  And now, with hundreds of products on the shelves for men, there are rumors of cosmetics for men coming soon!  I have compiled a small list of some of the best beauty products out there for men, from facial cleansers to grooming. Check it out below!

 Beauty Products for the Mister.

Baxter Daily Face Wash – $15

Let’s start of with Baxter Daily Face Wash. It is a refreshing, mild facial cleanser specially formulated for men’s skin. You can use it for all skin types and gentle enough for daily use. It removes excess oil and debris from the skin’s surface without stripping away moisture. Derived from coconut and combined with anti-inflammatory plant extracts to leave skin looking refreshed and smooth, just like a baby’s bottom.

 Beauty Products for the Mister.

Lab Series Daily Moisturizer Defense Lotion spf 15 – $38

The Lab Series Daily Moisturizer is a light weight SPF 15 lotion that is infused with antioxidants that will continuously hydrate the skin. It also helps protect the skin from UVA/UVB rays, smoke and pollution. It also minimizes signs of aging, smoothes fine lines and improves overall skin texture – SCORE! This moisturizer is formulated for normal, dry or oily skin types.

 Beauty Products for the Mister. Babyliss Pivot Motor Clipper – $100

The Babyliss Pivot Motor Clipper has a 5 dent adjustable taper level that enables you to precisely change the cutting position and hair texture at the touch of a button. It has durable, stainless steel blades that stays sharper longer. It has a quit high torque pivot motor that delivers twice the cutting power of ordinary magnetic motors. It’s ergonomic design and soft comfort grip will provide you with the best cutting comfort and control. After all you definitely want to be in control of your cutting tools. More control means less accidents.

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Bond No. 9 Hamptons edp – $160 – $220

Last but not least fragrance! Bond No. 9 Hamptons has fresh, savory green top notes of lime blossom, bigarrade oil, lemon-limey bergamot, and armoise oil, with overtones of cedar and sage. Lush floral mid notes of Magnolia, White Jasmine and Turkish Rose. Base notes of amber, sandalwood and cashmere Musk. Sounds like heaven to me! I love it when a guy that smells simply delightful.

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Courtney Cox: Kinerase C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment $98

Next-generation C8 Peptide from Kinerase® conquers damage at every level for more noticeably younger-looking skin in 28 days. Contains Snap-8, a new advanced neuropeptide that helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face caused by repetitive facial expression.

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Mary J Blige & Jada Pinkett – Smith: Carol’s Daughter

Lisa Price (a.k.a. Carol’s daughter) began experimenting with fragrance, essential oils and natural moisturizers to make gifts for family and friends. Soon after she packaged her creations, word spread like wildfire and demand for her hair and body care products sky-rocketed.

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Eliza Dushku: Blinc Mascara $24

Blinc invented tubing mascara, a revolutionary concept that transformed the industry. Tiny miniature tubes adhere to each individual lash making them fuller and longer.

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Jennie Garth: Rosebud Salve $6

This cult-favorite, multi-purpose lip balm has been popular for over 100 years. An Old Family Standby Since 1895, this world-famous salve has been re-discovered by Hollywood stars and makeup artists.  Rosebud Salve is still a favorite to aid in the relief of chapped and dry skin, blemishes, diaper rash, and detergent burns. Rosebud Salve is also a wonderful lip moisturizer and natural looking lip gloss.

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Blake Lively: Keratase

Since 1964 Kérastase has been creating luxury haircare products that are continually awarded the most prestigious honors in the beauty industry.  The innovative, unique formulas are designed for both men and women to enhance the natural beauty of your hair.

Sammie’s Top 5 Makeup Removers

We all know that we should be removing our makeup every night, but you know how it goes….

You’re too tired.  You’re too lazy.  Or you just plain, don’t feel like going through the hassle.

When you’re extremely tired from a long day at work, or shaking your tail feather, you just want a quick and effective makeup remover. Although there are a wide variety on the market today, only few make it to the top of my list.  When choosing a remover, I look for a product that will not only eradicate makeup, but will also sustain moisture and nourish my skin. Check out my list, and leave me a comment below with some of your faves!

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Ole Henrikson Purifying Eye Makeup Remover $25

One of my favorite new trends in beauty is the wipe.  These 100% oil free extract-infused wipes from Ole Henriksen  dissolve even the most stubborn makeup without irritation. Best of all, the wipes are gentle enough for the delicate eye area – removing all of the debris and leaving the skin soft, supple and hydrated. It’s also great for all skin types and safe for contact lens users.

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Ahava Gentle All in 1 Toning Cleanser $26

The Ahava Gentle All in 1 Toning Cleanser isn’t dedicated to eye makeup removal, but it works better than most of them. The 3-in-1 cleanser removes your eye makeup, while cleansing and toning your skin.  The botanical toner contains Witch Hazel extract to help minimize pores and rebalance the skin – while the vitamin rich cleanser is filled with anti-oxidant properties such as Dunaliella Algae and Date extract.

 rodial glam balm wipes 300x213 Sammies Top 5 Makeup RemoversRodial Glam Balm Wipes $19

Yay, another wipe! These Glam Balm Wipes from Rodial are ideal for delicately removing all traces of makeup from the face, lips and around the eyes. Natural, luxurious and paraben-free, the unique formulation is enriched with natural bisabolol, vitamin E, provitamin B5 and chamomile extracts which give these wipes their protective and moisturizing properties.

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A lot of people are afraid of facial oils, especially if you have naturally oily skin.  I happen to be one of those people.  However, the NUDE Skincare Cleansing Facial Oil is my go-to product for quick eye makeup removal.  Dab a little on a cotton ball, or on the tops of your ring fingers, and swipe.  The Omega 3 and Vitamin E melts the makeup right off of your face, while leaving the skin moisturized.

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Avene Gentle Eye Makeup Remover $18

Avene has become one of my favorite brands this year, with their super powerful Thermal Spring Water included in all of the products in their line.  Their Gentle Eye Makeup Remover is one of their top sellers – a gel formula that gently removes the make-up around the delicate eye area without the stinging or burning sensation. Oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free and hypoallergenic, the product is safe and gentle enough for everyday use.

Viva La Vegan: 5 Cruelty-Free Beauty Must-Haves for 2011

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All around us today, the natural world is sadly diminishing. Pollution, deforestation and animal cruelty are all contributing factors to our beautiful planet being slowly destroyed. You may be asking yourself, “How can just one person make a difference?” – well, it’s as easy as trying a new eco-friendly, cruelty-free quality beauty product.

Many celebrities are turning to Vegetarianism and Veganism, while using their publicity to influence the world for better. But you don’t have to be Vegan, or a celebrity for that matter, to make a difference in your environment. You just have to be willing to try something new once in a while. As a woman who is Vegan, I personally know how hard it can be at times to find Vegan products that are both affordable and locally available.  This season, I have done all of the work for you, putting together 5 affordable, up-to-date, Vegan friendly beauty products to die live for! =)

Dr. Dennis Gross All In One Facial Cleaner With Toner Viva La Vegan: 5 Cruelty Free Beauty Must Haves for 2011Dr. Dennis Gross All In One Facial Cleanser With Toner

This, my friends,  is the skin care tri-fecta!  The Dr. Dennis Gross All In One Facial Cleanser not only gently lifts away impurities as it cleanses, it removes makeup (even waterproof mascara!) and tones your skin at the same time! Infused with anti-oxidants, it dives deeply into the pores to unclog, soothe, and protect skin leaving it soft and moisturized. This cleanser has the perfect blend of Vegan friendly quality ingredients, without leaving your skin dry.

STEAMCREAM Skin Care Cream Viva La Vegan: 5 Cruelty Free Beauty Must Haves for 2011STEAMCREAM Skin Care Cream

Looking for a high quality, natural cream to hydrate your dry areas? STEAMCREAM Skin Care Cream is made from all ethically-sourced, raw ingredients that are bound by a steam-infused manufacturing process.  The result is a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream for your face, body and hands.  These eco-friendly, limited edition aluminum tins give a funky twist to an otherwise serious cream – making it a perfect collector’s item or gift.

Jonathan Product Green Rootine Dry Shampoo Viva La Vegan: 5 Cruelty Free Beauty Must Haves for 2011Jonathan Product Green Rootine Dry Shampoo

This all-natural dry shampoo is carefully formulated using talc and aluminum hydroxide to absorb excess oil, dirt and product build-up. With just one quick swipe of the brush, you are left with a clean, refreshed head of hair. The convenient hand-held packaging is perfect for throwing in your purse on those long busy days, traveling or extending the life of a professional style. Rootine Dry Shampoo revives volume and gives you that extra 24 hours of cleanliness in times of need. This must-have product is free of synthetics, parabens, sulfates, silicone, petrochemicals, and is of course 100% vegan.

Suki Sensitive Cleansing Bar Viva La Vegan: 5 Cruelty Free Beauty Must Haves for 2011suki Sensitive Cleansing Bar

This sensitive cleansing bar is a french-milled face and body cleanser, made with the most gentle of ingredients.  The bar  moisturizes your skin while thoroughly removing impurities from your skin. The secret key ingredients; citric acid, sesquiterpenoids, and fatty acids, give your body a deep clean, while maintaining your skin’s natural ph balance. suki wanted to provide a cleansing bar that softens, hydrates, removes makeup and dirt – without drying out your skin….and WOW, did they deliver!

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Jonathan Product Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

This next combo is a daily necessity. From the Jonathan product line, the Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner are creamy, sulfate-free products for those of us who need an extra boost of moisture.  When used together, the long-lasting conditioning benefits can minimize the appearance of split ends, and make hair smooth and easier to manage. The hydrating duo also increases moisture retention deep within the hair cuticle, controls flyaways, and restores shine. UVA/UVB filters protect hair from sun damage and color fading.

The College Beauty Junkie – Busy Schedule, Tight Wallet

So you’ve got a paper due this week, your dorm roomie seems to have a party every night, and you still need to manage time for family, work, and sleep. Oh wait- is the semester already over?

It seems like just yesterday I had long, busy days running around from class, to practice and then off to my job.  For me, college days were all about making it easy and affordable when it came to beauty products. I didn’t have a lot of time to spend primping, nor did I have a full-time job to support my beauty product junkie habits. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted to look my best at all times, and I was able to using these great products that fit my busy schedule and tight wallet.

 

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Skincare for the girl on the go.

The easiest and best way to look your best is to take care of your skin. What have we all been told to do? Cleanse, exfoliate, treat, and moisturize. The Ole Henriksen Starter Kit is a wonderful all-in-one setup that will give you the clean and clear skin you want. What’s great about these is that they are travel friendly, making them easy to throw into your overnighter or keep zipped up in your toiletries bag. There is even a toner that wipes away excess oil on hot summery days, and a mask for when you want a little more TLC. No matter if you crashed at a friends house or stayed home — you’ll love giving yourself this “mini facial”.


juice tint The College Beauty Junkie   Busy Schedule, Tight Wallet Slap On A Little Makeup and You’re Good To Go, Right?

BZZZZZZZZZZ! If you couldn’t tell, that’s the sound of the alarm going off telling you that you seriously need to get up and get a move on.  Running late for class means that your makeup routine flew right out the window, but no worries – Juice Beauty’s tinted moisturizer with SPF is a great alternative. In my college days, if I had one makeup product to take with me on a deserted island, it would have to be this. It offers just a bit of color to brighten up your face, while protecting you from the sun.

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Open Up Those Peepers!

I know, an 8 a.m class seems extra early on a Monday, right? You may still be sleepy from staying out all weekend enjoying your free hours- but you don’t have to look like it! The Global Goddess Boho Exotic Eyes Kit has everything you need to open and define the eyes! One or two coats of mascara can really open the eye, while liner helps accentuate the shape and color. Depending on how much time you have you can easily just do the mascara or use liner, and for nights out on the town you can add the lashes for extra oomph!

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Keep Your Lips Kissable.

Lucy B Fresh Juice Lip Gloss comes in six delectable sheer colors to keep your lips shiny and moisturized. Worn alone or over your favorite lipstick, these convenient tubes can stay safe (and un-melted) in your purse, laptop bag or backpack. The hard part is going to be choosing only one color– you may want to snag a couple for each bag you have!

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Protect your hands after biology lab.

We all know that it’s important to wash our hands throughout the day to reduce our risk of catching colds and whatever else is lingering on that handrail or door knob. For a quick fix, pick up the Jao Hand Sanitizer!  It comes in a few different sizes so that you can keep your hands germ-free, no matter the situation. In addition to ethyl alcohol to kill bacteria, the gel uses a mixture of antibacterial essential oils and cosmetic moisturizers to create a wonderful formula that can be used as often as necessary without drying out your skin.

Each of these products are easy to use and can be thrown into a bag for us on-the-go chicks.  Best of all? A little goes a long way with these products, so you can make them last at lot longer than you think.

What products do you carry in your bag that you cant live without? Leave me a comment and lets share!