Springing into Free People

A spring mood board c/o Free People.

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Morning Glamour

Waking up in  the new year with some Morning Glamour! The brand bases each of their products on the fact that satin fabric has an abundance of beauty benefits! Born with their first product - the satin pillowcase, the brand now offers a variety of products, including satin hair ties and satin heatless hair curlers.  Make this year your most glamourous year yet with a simple switch to satin!

To learn more, see more and to purchase Morning Glamour products, click here.

Big Thanks to the team over at Chic Execs for making this feature possible!

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Elina Organics x Acne Awareness Month

The month of June is Acne Awareness Month, so before June's end, it is important to highlight the best products and the best habits for preventing acne. Elina Organics is a go-to brand for all things skincare. Created by Cosmetic Chemist and Celebrity Esthetician Elina Fedotova, Elia Orgnaics is (of course) organic, vegan and cruelty free. Her latest product launch is the perfect summer defense for your skin. As a bundle of three products, her Oceanic Acne Defense Trio is hydrating, soothing and effective. Featuring an Oceanic Resurfacing Mask, an Oceanic Face Cooling Infusion and an Oceanic Acne Defense Lotion - Use these products in conjunction with Elian's top tips in preventing acne (see below!), and you're sure to have a fresh-faced season!

Elina’s 9 Tips to Prevent Acne:

1. Nutrition: We start addressing inflammatory skin’s conditions like acne and rosacea with suggesting the dietary changes – reduce or eliminate soft drinks and processed foods, because they are packed with different synthetic additives like nitrates, artificial dyes, and flavorings. All those ingredients could stimulate inflammatory processes in the entire body including the skin. The majority of people see reductions of acne just after they eliminate dairy and sugary foods. If indulging in a desert, I would suggest choosing dark chocolate, fruits, or baked goods made from whole grains like oatmeal cookies instead. 
2. Vegetables & Fruits: In general, you should increase eating foods that help to clean your skin from the inside out, and those foods include all organically grown greens like celery, cucumber, broccoli and spinach. Substitute these for pasta or potatoes with a clean source of protein. One of the most beneficial skin purifying foods is artichoke. It has a high concentration of silymarin which helps to detoxify and calm our skin. The most beneficial way to eat an artichoke is to boil it for 10 minutes with your favorite spices and to use the broth daily at least a cup a day. Organically grown watermelon also helps to purify the body and improve your complexion. Organic berries like red and black currant, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries: pineapple and papaya will help your skin as well. 
3. Limit Stress: One of the main contributors of acne is stress. Cortisol and other stress hormones intoxicate our body and could be damaging for all aspects of our health including skin.
4. Sleep: Generally good sleep plays an important role in making sure the body is producing all necessary hormones for healthy cellular function. We need to make sure we are not going to bed too late and to make sure you are not sleeping in a room with working computer and TV screens and EMF emitting devices. I also would suggest having a cup of relaxing herbal tea with rose, chamomile, or valerian root. It helps you to relax and calm down to have a restful sleep. 
5. Skincare Routine: It is very important to have a healthy skin care regimen which will include cleansing products that can remove excessive amounts of oil and pollutants without damaging your skin’s protective barrier. I would suggest avoiding ingredients with SLS and using sulfate free cleansing lotions. I also would not suggest people use bar soap for acne prone complexion. If for some reason you cannot really find a natural and affective cleansing lotion you can simply substitute it with mixing organic kefir with a little bit of baking soda and cleanse your skin with that solution. The baking soda will absorb excessive oil and impurities. Kefir will help to balance the skin's microbiome. 
6. Skin Hydration: We all heard that the skin needs to be hydrated but a lot of the time people mistake hydration with emollience and use oil-based products on their skin as a moisturizer. I would never suggest doing that for acne or rosace prone complexion because it can contribute to more breakouts and redness. It is very important to use special treatment serums with ingredients like salicylic acid extracted from willow bark, herbal extracts of burdock, dandelion, red clover, peppermint, and essential oils of turmeric, tea tree, yarrow. They are all helpful for problem complexion. 
7. Makeup/Beauty Routine: It is very important to make sure that after using a healthy skin care regimen you do not poison it with a conventional makeup based on talcum and silicone. My advice is that if you are using foundation, it should be water based with zinc oxide as main pigment that protects our skin from sun damage and has healing anti antimicrobial effects on the skin. Crashed pearls and Zinc oxide-based makeup powders would be the best choice. Avoid silicone-based ingredients like dimethicone or cyclomethicone in your makeup because they act as a plastic wrap over your skin, not allowing it to breathe or absorb moisture from the air and can contribute to more inflammation. Look for ingredients like pearl powder, sink oxide, sunflower phospholipids, herbal extracts, and essential oils. 
8. Limit Sun Exposure: Many people with acne prone complexion are addicted to sun exposure and tanning. UV rays have antibacterial effects on the skin and help to dry up blemishes and reduce oil. Tan also helps to hide scarring and redness, but it is a very temporary benefit, because continues sun exposure will lead to premature skin aging and discolorations, even skin cancer. I can’t say that sun exposure contributes to acne -in fact, it does not. It can even help for a short time, but I do not suggest using it as an acne therapy because it is a dangerous habit. Make sure your skin is protected with a zinc oxide-based sunscreen with also contains pearl powder, which helps to keep moisture in the skin and absorb excessive amounts of oil from the pores.
9. Smoking Habits: One of the main functions of the skin is elimination. Our sweat and oil glands release toxins from the body through the pores. So, if we put more toxins into our system like smoking a cigarette, more toxins will come out of our pores which can result in worsening our skin. 

To learn more, see more and to purchase Elina Organics, click here.

Big Thanks to Jennifer Thomas of Beauty Results PR for making this possible!

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Skincall by Brandefy

 

Calling all Skincare enthusiasts! Skincall by Brandefy is the brand for you. What started out as an outlet to compare and discover products, Brandefy has evolved into a one-stop spot to better understand the beauty products you invest in  as well as houses a skincare brand of their own! In an effort to fight those crazy markups that the industry is known for, the brand promises the best forumlas while skipping any of the unnecessary packaging. With a great team of seasoned chemists, Skincall achieves high quality and affordability all at once!

To learn more, see more and to shop for Skincall by Brandefy products, click here.

Big Thanks to the team over at Jennifer Ruff Communications for making this feature possible!

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Ópalens Beauty

Illuminate you. Ópalens Beauty brand is more than just a "tanning" brand, it is a skincare collection that will leave you radiant both inside and out. Years in the making, dynamic beauty gurus and best friends Ashleigh Pogue and Lauren Gachkar recently launched perhaps the most clean self tanner in  existence. Extensive testing and research guaranteed that they present every product with the best all-natural ingredients that are safe, healthy and completely effective. Each luxurious product not only helps you to achieve the perfect "Ó Glow," but the dually, acts skincare, ensuring your skin is kept in its most youthful and healthiest state. Gorgeous packaging only cement this amazing new brand's spot in the luxury skincare market.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Ópalens products, click here.

Big Thanks to Lauren and Ashleigh, the amazing women behind Ópalens Beauty, for making this possible!

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Roil

Give yourself the Royal Treatment, use Roil. The brainchild of an international hair guru, Amanda  George, Roil products are about living a life of luxury, a royal life, and also, a little bit of (hair) oil.  More than just hair products, Roil offers a full lifestyle brand that ecompasses everything from hair products, skincare to apparel. Aligned with social consciousness, and for the on-the-go-lives, each beauty product will leave you feeling luxurious.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Roil products, click here.

Big Thanks to Chris over at Roil for making this feature possible!

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Planted In Beauty Skincare

With every product's ingredients derived from plants, you'll stay planted with this beauty brand. Planted in  Beauty Skincare is a newly launched beauty brand that offers luxurious, organic, non-toxic skincare products. Scientific, and based on nutritional facts, Planted in Beauty nourishes and feeds the body in  the healthiest way imaginable.  In order to stay true to their brand and to their clientele, they promise transparency.  This ensures to not only keep your mind at ease, but to promote a true sense of wellness beyond your skin for brain and body. As beauty comes from "Well Within," their collections work magic from the inside and the outside. With a full range of products, ranging from skincare to supplements, you're bound to look and feel amazing in no time. Cleansing, preserving, toning, firming, detoxing, the brand does it all.

To learn more, see more and to purchase Planted In  Beauty products, click here.
Use code BELLESANDREBELLES for 10% off your purchase!

Big Thanks to Lynne, Founder of Planted in    Beauty, for making this feature possible!

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Baby Foot

As smooth as a baby's bottom, that's just how wonderful Baby Foot Foot Peels will make your feet feel. Since 1997, Baby Foot has been providing the ultimate in foot care. Their peels, which are known to be the "Original At-Home Foot-Care" brand,  are made up of natural extracts which work to seamlessly remove dead skin as well as leave your feet moisturized and renewed to the state of that of a newborn baby. Easy to use and with the ability to both exfoliate and moisturize at the same time, Baby Foot is the best way to "Treat Your Feet!"

To learn more, see more and to purchase Baby Foot products, click here.

Big Thanks to Robin over at Charmed PR for making this feature possible!

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Flip-It

 

You're going to flip over Flip-It. With the news that approximately 25% of household products are wasted due to consumers not being able to get them out of the bottle, the Flip-It brand was born. With this product, you'll save time, money and energy. No more shaking, pounding, leaning or cutting product out of their bottles, simply prop them upside down on the Flip-It and watch the product glide right out.

To learn more, see more and to purchase Flip-It products, click here.

Big Thanks to Jacqueline at Chic Execs for making this feature possible!

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ECHOS Reverb Brand Experience

When a brand is meant to be used to experience the great outdoors, it's only natural that it be introduced to the world in the most experimental way. ECHOS PR & Brand Communications nailed it when it came to presenting the brands that they represent. Even in  the city, the company was able to create an atmosphere that married the wondrous outdoor spirit with their wonderful brand roster. Whether it is  hiking, biking, walking, running, or just trying to garner "the look," ECHOS has you covered both fashionably and functionally. With an extremely impressive portfolio, ECHOS shared many of the most noteworthy outdoor brands in  the business, the preview included everything from food and beverage labels to functional clothing pieces to equipment and sporting goods.

Big Thanks to Derrick and Rob over at ECHOS PR & Brand Communications  for inviting us to this special experience and for making this feature possible!

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Lucid Communications Press Preview

With nearly 20 years of experience in  the public relations business, it's not wonder Lucid Communications is able to deliver such an incredible, edited lineup of some of the most coveted brands. In a special event, which granted only the most top tier of influencers and the most sought after editors and figures of the press, the communications company filled a gorgeous suite at the trendy and beautiful Smyth Hotel in Tribeca with the following impressive, eclectic and diverse list of products and brands:  All You Are Robes, ANARA Hemp Denim, Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics, Circuit of Change,  Cobalt Swim,  Empress 1908 Gin, The Simple Kitchen, basd body care, Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewellery, Joyous Health, MuseMovement Studio, Province Apothecary, Stray & Wander, deV Maison,  WORLD Skin and Hair, Baker & Brain and Yoga Culture.  

Big Thanks to Michelle, Founder of Lucid Communications for inviting us to this special preview and sharing all of these amazing brands with us!

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MasterPieces Fan Zone

No matter your team this post season, MasterPieces has your fan zone fun. With puzzles and games for every team in the league, you are sure to show your NFL spirit no matter who makes it to the Super Bowl.

To learn more, see more and to shop for MaterPieces products, click here.

Big Thanks to the team over at Walsh PR for making this feature possible!

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Polished

In a collaborative effort between doctor and patient, Polished by Dr. Lancer was born. With science-driven formulas, Polished offers skincare products made from the highest-quality ingredients and designed specifically for the male sex's skin. Offering promises of similar nature to those of women's skincare lines, Polished ensures that men can also clean, clear and preserve their youthful skin.

To learn more, see more and to shop for Polished products, click here.

Big Thanks to Hayley at Civic Entertainment Group for making this feature possible.

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