Spring Skincare Regimen Product List

Regimen for Combination Skin [Oily T-Zone & Dry Cheeks]

Origins Zero Oil Cleanser
*User a pea size amount with Clarisonic Mia at night to clear make-up residue
Benefit B.right Foamingly Clean Cleanser [for morning use & for occasions when I am wearing lots of make-up]
Origins Zero Oil Toner [morning use only]
Benefit B.right Triple Performing Facial Emulsion SPF 15 [MUST-HAVE for oily skin!]
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate [exfoliator - use once a week]
Benefit B.right Refined Finish Facial Polish [scrub - once a week, maintenance/upkeep between weekly use of ExfoliKate]
Giorgio Armani Regenessence Eye Rejuvenating Serum
Benefit B.right It's Potent! Eye Cream
Giorgio Armani Regenessence Youth Regenerator Serum
Lancome Genefique Repair Night Cream



That's it! I forgot to show my Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+, which is my sunscreen of choice these days :) I apply it after my moisturizer.

By the way, my headband is available at Nordstrom, for $28. It's made by the brand Cara!

Take care,
Rae

April 2011 Favorites [Hits & Misses] Product List

Products in order of appearance:
Dior Aloha Vernis & Topcoat Catwalk Duo
Chanel Morning Rose Vernis
Illamasqua Katie Blusher + Dior Blush Brush
Giorgio Armani Crayon Yeux in 1 (Black) for Spring 2011 [LE]
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Ransom
Trish McEvoy Lash Curler
Trish McEvoy Lash Curling Mascara in Jet Black
Lancome Flash Bronzer for Legs
Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+
Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion
La Mer Powder Foundation in Linen 11
Guerlain Meteorites Illuminating and Mattifying Pressed Powder in 03
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation in 5
*Link: http://www.faceatelier.com/face/us/web.nsf/fmPublic!OpenForm&t=catalog&cat=uf
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 4.5 & 5.5
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundations in B30 and B40
Velecta Paramount Hair Dryer Model TGR4000I
*Link: http://www.flatironexperts.com/Velecta-Paramount-Ceramic-Ionic-Hair-Dryer-p/tgr4000i.htm
Blush Lab Ceramic Jumbo Barrel Brush
*Link: http://www.brushlab.com/brushlab-fresh-thermal-round-hair-brush-22501.html

The Links provided are not sponsored in any way. I'm simply providing you with the information :)


Also, if you want to order Giorgio Armani and Guerlain cosmetics but don't have a counter near you, call Elyse and Gabby and let them know I [Rachel] sent you. They will ship whatever you want/need to you! I have ordered from both of them, over phone and in person, and their recommendations are spot-on :) Plus, they will send you samples if you need them!

Elyse Wrathall
Giorgio Armani Business Manager
Phone: 714.5498300 Ext. 1420

Gabrielle Strickler
Guerlain Cosmetics Business Manager
Phone: 619.295.4441 Ext. 1041

They are truly knowledgeable and incredibly valuable resources. Like I stated in my video, I do not earn commission or get ANYTHING out of giving you their contact information. I oftentimes get messages and comments about how difficult and intimidating some Sales Associates can be so I thought I'd share with you my two favorite SAs. Believe me, I've met and worked with hundreds but Elyse and Gabby are the best. They are not pushy or demanding. They want you to love their product! Plus, I think it's much better to work with a SA who actually believes in the products and works for the line because he/she loves the line, even if the brand doesn't sell as well [as opposed to the girls who work for a more profitable line for the sake of earning more money]. That's just my two cents but give Elyse and Gabby a shot. You won't regret it ^.^

My DIY Hair Color Project - Product List

If you haven't heard, I changed my hair color! I wanted to remove the red tones from my natural hair color and turn my whole head into a dark ash brown but my stubborn hair simply wouldn't allow it. My hair is much lighter than I would prefer it to be at the moment because the color has been fading [at a very rapid pace, probably due to the fact I bleached it]. Most of my family and friends have all concluded they prefer darker hair on me, too, but I can't afford to damage my hair further so I will have to wait four weeks. Then I can see if Wella's Color Charm in Dark Ash Brown #148/3A is the color that I had in mind in the first place :)

And like I stated in the video, please don't take the information I've provided too seriously. I am a complete hair color novice! Hence, I'm not trying to "teach" anyone anything. I'm sure I have plenty of viewers who are much more well-versed in the language of hair but this is just my hair story and I'm sharing with you the products I used because it was so highly requested.

Now, for the products - all which were purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply & Sephora!

Bleaching Powder: Ion Color Brilliance Powder Lightener
Bleaching Developer: Ion Color Sensitive Scalp 30 Volume Creme Developer
*Ion Color Brilliance Haircolor Mixing Bowl (Purple) & Extra Wide Tint Brush
*Color Trak Reusable Latex Gloves - Small

Hair Color: Wella Color Charm in Light Ash Brown #246/5A
Hair Color Developer: Wella Color Charm 20 Volume Creme Developer
*Wella Professional Liquid Applicator Bottle

Conditioner: Ion Color Brilliance Daily Conditioner
Shampoo: Phyto Phytocitrus Restructuring Shampoo
Conditioning Spray: Phyto Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner
*Alternative - Enjoy Conditioning Spray [purchase it @ folica.com]
Heat Protectant/Shine Spray: KQC Shine Spray [purchase it @ flatironexperts.com]
Hair Spray: Garnier Fructis Style Anti-Humidity Hairspray with Flexible Control [Green Bottle, Black Cap]


Hope that was somewhat helpful!

Best of luck to everyone in their hair endeavors <3

CONTEST WINNERS

Hello, all :D

Let me say, firstly, that I truly appreciate your entries and Lord knows it took me ages to get through them all! Also, thank you very much for your participation as well as your patience. I know this announcement has been a long time comin' but I have experienced some dramatic changes recently and I needed down-time away from the realm of beauty and the YouTube community to manage my new lifestyle. I hope you can understand.. I wish I had superpowers but alas, I am a mere mortal and my brain can only tolerate so much ;)

Now, without any further ado -

Grand Prize Winner: Michijee
She left me a superbly executed video response with a brief demonstration, product list, and even incorporated sub-titles and music. The video was under 1 minute, as the rules stipulated, and I would like to thank her for her preparation.

Second Place Winner: Naiabrown
She left me a comment under the contest video's page that described in clear detail what she topics would like me to address and invest more time to, a couple of which I had never given much consideration to.

Third Place Winner: XiaXia
She left me a comment under the contest's blog page and listed her HG products, one of which I have never tried [a mascara with a really long name - Majolica something something] but hope to try in the near future.


Winners: Please leave me your e-mail addresses under the comments below so that I may contact you for your mailing addresses. I will delete them after I jot them down, to protect your privacy :)


Once again, thanks to everyone for entering and for patiently awaiting the results <3
I am working on prom looks and have many, many reviews in the works. Chanel Summer 2011 is already out on the shelves and all I can say for now is.. go buy what you like while you still can!