More Gifts for Grads!

June 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Still struggling to find the perfect Graduation gift?  Here’s a look at some of the new gift sets we have!  And don’t forget to enter coupon code DNG5 or DNG10 during checkout to receive $5 or $10 off your order!  

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Ahava Deluxe Beauty Bag

Borghese Destination C-Spa Gift Set67455-1

Borghese Simply Spa Spring Renewal Set67457

Essie Mini Summer 09 Collection67843

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In the News…TheBalm, Ahava, Bare Escentuals and more!

May 26, 2009 By 1 Comment

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In the May issue of Lucky Magazine, Ahava Mineral Foot Cream was featured as one step in getting a salon-worthy instant pedicure.  

TheBalm’s Karate Pick up Liners were featured in the May issue of InStyle Magazine where one of their beauty editors says, “I keep these in rotation for times I need an eye boost.”

Self Magazine‘s 2009 healthy beauty awards named Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for Eyes as their Best Anti-Aging Eye Cream.  Self says it “reduced fine lines and wrikles significantly in only a couple of days.”

In their June issue, Allure Magazine listed their annual Reader’s Choice Awards.  L’Oreal Paris’ True Match Super-Blendable Makeup won for Best Drugstore Foundation, while Bare Escentuals BareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation won for Best Foundation in Department and Specialty Stores.

Linda Cantello, a professional makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Beauty is featured in the June issue of InStyle, where she says she uses Revlon’s Age Defying Spa Concealer to help when covering up smokey eyeshadow mistakes.

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Fathers Day Gift Ideas Part 2: Gift Sets

May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment

We did a post about Mother’s Day Gift sets, so now it’s time to introduce you to the great sets we have for Fathers.  

Zirh Starter Kit

zirhThis award winning men’s skin care line has a perfect little starter kit that will have Dad hooked on their products!  This is because unlike most skincare brands, Zirh products are designed specifically for men’s skin care needs.    

The Zirh Starter Kit comes with 8.4 oz of CLEAN facial cleanser, 1.7 oz of CORRECT replenishing facial serum, 3.4 oz of PROTECT facial moisturizer, and 3.4 oz of their clear, non-foaming Shave Gel.  This set is an $82 value, but you can get it here for only $49.99!  You can also have Dad fill out Zirh Personal Skin Expert questions on Zirh’s official website to determine which products are best for his skin type.  Then, you can choose from all of Zirh’s great men’s products.

American Crew Grooming Kit Gift Set

groomingkitgiftsetIf Dad’s really into his hair, then look no further than American Crew, the most popular men’s salon grooming brand in the entire world. The American Crew Grooming Kit Gift Set is the perfect gift for Father’s Day.  The set comes with 8.45 oz bottles of Daily Shampoo for normal to oily hair, Daily Conditioner for Hair and Scalp, their Classic Body Wash, 5.1 oz of the Precision Shave Gel, and their unique 4.23 oz of Post-Shave Cooling Lotion.  The products come in a handy and stylish leatherette travel case. American Crew is the most popular men’s salon grooming brand in the entire world.

Ahava Mineral Collection Gift Set For Men

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Our favorite Dead Sea Mineral skin care line, Ahava has created a unique collection designed specifically for men!  Set contains full sized versions of the company’s best selling products for men.  

The $55 valued gift set includes 1.7 oz of the Soothing After Shave Moisturizer, 6.8 oz of the Foam Free Silk Shave Cream, and the 8.5 oz of Mineral Shower Gel for Men.  Only $27.99.

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Your Beach Bag Checklist

May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We’ve put together a list of ten essential products that you should never go to the beach without!

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  1. Sunscreen – This is a no-brainer, but we can’t stress enough, the most important.  (See our post about sunscreen for tips on what to apply and how to choose the sunscreen right for you).  The sun is strong at the beach.  The ocean and sand attract the sun’s rays with very little standing in your way.  Bring at least SPF 30, like Ahava Sun Moisturizer SPF 30.  Another great sunscreen product is Kiss My Face Sun Hot Spots, an SPF 30 touch up stick that is quick and easy to apply, especially good for sensitive areas.
  2. Lip Balm - Your lips are extra sensitive to the sun and shouldn’t be ignored.  Try Burt’s Bees Lifeguard’s Choice Lip Balm, which is specifically designed to be used in the summer sun, containing SPF and ingredients that provide extra moisturizing relief.
  3. Tanning Oil - We can’t stress this enough, if you must use tanning oil, we recommend using oil with SPF in it.  Our favorite is still Banana Boat’s Protective Tan Oil Spray with SPF 15.  Another good one is Ocean Potion’s Protective Tanning Spray Gel with SPF 8.  It’s actually an oil-free formula but encourages the skin to tan while at the same time nourishing it and keeping it safe.
  4. Waterproof Mascara - A beach essential!  Try the new Urban Decay Waterproof Fatty Mascara You can be worry-free when it comes to  whether or not your mascara is smudging or running throughout the day.
  5. Evian Mineral Water Spray evian- Keep yourself and your skin cool with portable Evian Mineral Water Sprays.  The French Alps mineral water has be proven to not only be a refreshing beverage, but also just as refreshing for your skin.
  6. Insect Repellent - Some beaches are bug free, while others seem to occasionally attract those pesky little flies.  It doesn’t hurt to be prepared with an insect repellent, like Kiss My Face Sun Swy Flotter Insect Repellent.  Their formula is both DEET and paraben-free, which makes it good for you and the environment!
  7. Hair Protectant - The sun can also do damages on your hair, making it dry and brittle.  Phyto Plage’s Protective Sun Veil was designed specifically to protect hair from the drying effects of the sun.  Also a great option, Alterna Caviar ‘s unique, Anti-Aging Beach Spray, which was created with beach hair in mind.  The spray is made with real ocean water and marine botanicals that help moisturize hair, protect it from sun damage, while creating sexy beach waves! 
  8. Brush with detangler – The wind and water at the beach often leave long hair in a knotty mess.  Pack a small detangler brush, like Mason Pearson’s All Nylon Detangler Hairbrush with a leave in detangler spray, like Goldwell Moisture Light Detangle Spray.  That way, you’ll be able to take care of knots easily and effectively.   
  9. bella-bronzeTan Extender - To keep your tan lasting days after you’ve packed up from the beach, try applying a tan extender.  Sun Laboratories makes a Sun Tan Maintainer, which preserves tan by hydrating with aloe vera and enhancing the appearance of a tan.  Bella Bronzer also makes their Olive Oil and Shea Butter Tan Extender that helps smooth and moisturize sun-kissed skin.  
  10. Aloe Vera - We hope you don’t get burned!  But it’s always good to be prepared just in case.  Try Banana Boat’s Aloe After Sun Lotion, specifically design to help sooth and moisturize skin that’s been in the sun all day!
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Part 2: Skin Care Gift Sets

April 13, 2009 By 1 Comment

Gift Sets – What’s not to love? 

And more importantly, what’s not for Mom to love?  Let you’re mom know how much you love her by giving her a complete spa treatment – that she can do from home!  Not only with you get more bang for your buck, (gift sets usually are priced lower if you buy the products as a set), but you can guarantee she’ll like something (If not everything!) in there!

1.  NEW! Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Setborghese

Borghese Skin Care is known for its luxury at home spa kits that are sold at high end department stores like Bloomingdale’s.  The new 6 piece Borghese Spatacular Treats Gift Set is an affordable way to introduce your mom to Borghese’s opulent products without breaking the bank (It’s a $45 value for only $9.99!).   The gift set comes in a pink roll up cosmetic case and includes:

2. Robanda Anti-Aging Gift Pack robanda

This three piece anti-aging gift set from Robanda, was featured in Day Spa Magazine and contains three of Robanda’s best selling skin treatments.  For only  $39.99, this $97 value essentially includes one product for absolutely free!  The Robanda gift set includes:

  • Robanda Multi-Therapy Moisturizer, the SPF25 moisturizer that combines concentrated retinol with a powerful ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) antioxidant/anti-inflammatory (often called the miracle ingredient of anti-aging skincare)
  • Robanda Oxygen Boost Night Therapy, overnight, this moisturizing formula is able to increase oxygen flow to the skin and create a faster skin cell turnover.  This aids to healthier, younger-looking skin.
  • Robanda’s Award Winning Anti-Aging Hand Cream, the hand cream that has been nominated by beauty editors as “the #1 Anti-Aging Hand Cream” for several years in a row. 

3.  Ahava Pure Spa Luxe Collectionahava-gift-set

Ahava’s Pure Spa Gift set is the perfect combination of the Pure Spa rejuvenation system from Ahava Dead Sea Minerals.  This 5 piece gift set will wow your mom and her skin!  All the products have been approved for sensitive skin and are hypoallergenic.  The $120 value is available at Discount Beauty Center for only $74.99.  The set includes:

 

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Ahava in the News!

April 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

We recently blogged about Ahava, the Dead Sea Minerals skincare.  The press for the brand has been spiraling out of control recently!  Here are just a few of the recent Ahava press appearances:

ahava11.  Ahava in April 2009 issue of Shape Magazine.  Ahava’s Purifying Mud Mask was featured in the article, “Beauty Spa Secrets.”  Michelle Frye, the spa director at the trendy Se Hotel in San Diego recommends applying the mud mask to your whole body in the shower.  All you have to do is let is sit for a minute before rinsing it off. 

2.  Ahava in March 2009 issue of Natural Health.  The Mineral Botanic Hibiscus & Fig Body was was highlighted in the month’s feature article, “Dead Sea Beauty.”  The article talks about the various benefits of the minerals from the Dead Sea.

3.  Ahava in Self’s Beyond the Beauty Pages Blog.  Self beauty editors, Eleanor Langston declare that Ahava’s Mineral Botanic line was her “new favorite shower sudser.”

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Ahava Dead Sea Skin Treatment

March 12, 2009 By 2 Comments

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Ahava Dead Sea Minerals is an Israeli based company that has created a plethora of different moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and other skin care products that utilize minerals from the Dead Sea.  Their products are all natural, in addition to being paraben and sulfate free.

History and Facts about the Dead Sea

  • At 32%, the Dead Sea has the highest concentration of natural minerals in the entire world
  • It’s the lowest point on Earth (about 400 meters below sea level)
  • It’s called the “Dead” sea because there is almost no marine or plant life because of its high concentration of minerals.  In fact, the sea is so saturated, that you actually float when you’re in there
  • Since the days of Cleopatra, people have been using the minerals from the sea for their beauty regimes.

How do the minerals work?

  • As we age, our skin loses some of its power to moisturize naturally.  The minerals from the Dead Sea help this along.  The minerals enable the skin cells to communicate better and faster than they would without them.
  • A study published by the International Journal of Cosmetic Science showed that Dead Sea minerals are effective in smoothing the skin’s surface.  Specifically, a product with only 1% Dead Sea minerals is 46% more effective in reducing skin roughness
  • The mud from the sea also has minerals within it that are helpful in treating all types of skin, muscle, and joint problems.
  • For more information on the effectiveness of Ahava, you can visit their website where they refer to various studies and research on the minerals within the Dead Sea.

Media Buzz

  • Kristin Davis from Sex and the City has recently signed on as the newest spokesperson for the brand.  She tells WWD, “It’s not about being the cheapest, necessarily – it’s about delivery quality products for a reasonable price…Ahava does that – they’re not just creating a marketing story.”
  • In the February 2009 issue of Fit Yoga, Ahava Dead Sea Mineral Mud is recommended to readers to, “relax while the therapeutic ingredients revitalize, moisturize, cleanse, soften, and remove impurities.”
  • Men’s Fitness recommended the Men’s Mineral collection in its December 2008 issue.  (Ahava Press Release) 

We urge you to test out some of the most mineral induced skin care products in the world!  We’ll have you booking your next vacation to one of the Dead Sea spas before the end of the year!

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