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Juice Beauty: One of My Top Favorite Organic Products on the Market – by Jonathan Stinson

February 6, 2017

After trying four products from Juicy Beauty, The Organic Solution, I was absolutely obsessed. You can actually feel your skin hydrating as you add each product. I personally use four of Juice Beauty’s products consisting of: Organic Treatment Oil, Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer, Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment and the Full Strength Green Apple Peel. All of these are insanely powerful and leave your skin feeling healthy with no stress of chemicals or toxins as the brand prides itself on pure organic ingredients. Juice Beauty Founder, Karen Behnke said, “At Juice Beauty we believe in advanced beauty solutions that harness the best of certified organic ingredients to deliver clinically validated skincare and vibrant plant-pigment makeup that provide beautiful results, enrich your well-being, and sustain the Earth.”

Let me break it down by product:

Organic Treatment Oil– Every organic drop delivers concentrated hydration, potent antioxidants and vital nutrients to the skin. Antioxidant-rich organic cranberry seed, grape seed and carrot seed oils are blended with essential fatty acids and botanicals to deeply moisturize for a healthy, revitalized complexion. Juice Beauty’s Organic Treatment Oil is designed for all skin types and especially beneficial for normal, dry or mature skin. This is a facial treatment oil can also be used on all dry spots including elbows, heels and even as a deep hair conditioner which I use often before I use my blow dryer.

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer– is plumped with a vitamin C, resveratrol-rich grape seed formula to create a visibly firmed appearance of the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It has certified organic, antioxidant-rich ingredients and plant oils that hydrate and improve elasticity for lasting, advanced age defy results. Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Moisturizer is ideal for all skin types and especially beneficial for skin showing the signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment– A proprietary blend of fruit stem cells and vitamin C infused into certified organic, antioxidant-rich juices works to create a smoother, firmer appearance and improve elasticity, while reducing the appearance of dark circles and fine lines around the eyes for lasting, advanced age defy results. Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment is designed for all skin types and especially beneficial for skin showing the signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. It renews the skin’s surface around the delicate eye area with vitamins C, E & B5. Visibly reduces appearance puffiness around the eyes with organic essential fatty acids of evening primrose, borage & linseed. I also noticed it delivers rich hydration around the eye area with organic antioxidant-rich jojoba and shea.

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Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength– This amazing peel exfoliates with Juice Beauty’s patented, bestselling, potent alpha and beta-hydroxy acid peel that delivers spa grade exfoliation, revealing a brighter complexion while creating firmer-looking skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation for optimum age-defying results. Juice Beauty’s Green Apple Peel Full Strength is designed for all skin types (except sensitive skin), 20’s and up and is effective for reducing the appearance of dark spots, and uneven skin tone and texture. Evens skin tone and texture with a spa grade exfoliation from a potent patented dose of alpha hydroxy acids (malic, citric & tartaric from organic fruits, glycolic and lactic acids) and beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid from willow bark).

Get to know the wonderful Juice Beauty Founder, Karen Behnke:

Masterminded by a California team passionate about healthy lifestyles and whose organic products are backed by powerful science. It all started when Karen Behnke, a serial wellness entrepreneur, who built one of the first corporate wellness companies in the country, developed a keen interest in personal care products upon becoming pregnant with her first child at the age of 40.

Experiencing hormonal changes and the beginning of lines in her skin, Karen set out to find healthy skincare solutions that delivered visible results. She was astounded to learn that, although the skin absorbs over 60% of what is placed on it, there were very few available healthy personal care products that worked well. She wanted to create meaningful change in the beauty industry.

Years after her second child was born, Karen subsequently bought the name “Juice Beauty” in 2004 and launched the Company from scratch in 2005. Karen set out to do the impossible: to create organic and natural formulations that perform as well as conventional beauty products yet never compromise on the luxurious experience. Over 5 years, Karen’s team worked with PhD chemists, physicians, and microbiologists to perfect Juice Beauty’s chemistry. Juice Beauty’s revolutionary formulations started with a basic premise: Karen believed that by formulating with an antioxidant and vitamin-rich organic botanical juice base, rather than petroleum derivatives or added water, and combining it with powerful skin care ingredients, it could yield equal or better results than conventional or natural products. Multiple clinical testing proved her right. The company really started growing when the GREEN APPLE™ Peel – now patented – escalated to fame through celebrity favorite mentions and media awards.

Today, Juice Beauty offers award winning (InStyle, ELLE, Allure, EWG awards) skincare, makeup and hair care products that meet rigorous U.S., organic regulations supported by solid eco-values that include purchasing many ingredients locally from West Coast certified organic farmers and manufacturing strictly in the U.S.A. often with solar power, utilizing sustainable containers and printing with soy ink. Juice Beauty also provides donations to five chosen charities.

XX Jonathan Stinson

 

 

 

DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD STARS CELEBRATE SECOND ANNUAL DISNEY READS DAY AT GLENDALE GALLERIA DISNEY STORE: The official Disney Reads Day kick-off Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

January 30, 2017

The official Disney Reads Day kick-off Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event  is hosted by a royal visitor from Avalor and will feature celebrities reading to children from the local Boys & Girls Club and store patrons.

Join the likes of celebrities Steven Spielberg, Kerry Washington, Pink, Viola Davis and others, to activate a one-for-one book donation by posting a “Shelfie” – a selfie with their favorite book – on Twitter or Instagram using #magicofstorytelling. For every book purchased at Disney Store or a participating retailer Disney will donate a book with the eventual aim of one million books donated.

Disney’s Magic of Storytelling campaign, an ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring imagination and a lifelong love of reading, comes to life on the second annual Disney Reads Day on February 4, 2017. Now through March 31, Disney will donate one book for every book purchased at Disney Store or a participating retailer. Participants can also activate a one-for-one book donation by posting a “Shelfie” – a selfie with their favorite book in front of a bookshelf – on Twitter or Instagram using #magicofstorytelling.

Encouraging families to drop everything, grab a book and read together or independently, Disney Reads Day is a multi-city celebration and will host its Los Angeles-area event at the Disney Store at the Glendale Galleria. A Disney “royal guest of honor” will welcome children from local Boys & Girls Clubs during the store’s opening ceremony. The surprise guest and stars from Disney Channel and Disney XD will lead live readings in-store all day.

The program kicked off this month with a PSA narrated by Emma Watson, star of The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film “Beauty and the Beast,” coming to theaters on March 17.

WHAT: Disney Reads Day, Feb. 4

WHERE: Disney Store at the Glendale Galleria

Glendale Galleria, 1152 Galleria Way

Glendale, CA 91210

Located on Level 1, near Food Court

WHEN:

9:45 AM: Opening Ceremony with “Royal Guest of Honor”

10:00 AM: Glendale Galleria/Disney Store opens

– First storytime with “royal guest”

– Will also read at 12 PM, 1 PM and 2 PM

– Disney Channel talent to read on half hour throughout rest of day.

ABOUT: The Magic of Storytelling campaign aims to inspire families’ imaginations,
cultivate a lifelong love of reading in kids, and bring books to underserved
communities across the country. Over the past 16 years, Disney has
donated 57 million books to First Book. Together with First Book, Disney
Publishing Worldwide and Disney|ABC Television Group are committed to
placing up to one million more books in the hands of children in need
across the country.

Preview YouTube video Magic of Storytelling by Emma Watson

Magic of Storytelling by Emma Watson

More Valentines Goodies from Clarins, Art of Shaving + Vilebrequin

January 20, 2017

Limited Edition Daily Energizer Lovely Lip Balm: With a lightweight texture, Clarins Lovely Lip Balm perfectly smoothesover lips and leaves a subtle veil of rosy radiance. Its innovative pigment reacts to the pH of the lips, creating unique shades of pink, Formulated with cocoa, sheabutter and red currant to deliver 8 hours of hydration and instantly provide suppleness, comfort and protection so lips feel soft, smooth and beautiful. Available for $20 at all Clarins counters nationwide and on www.clarins.com.

 

Limited Edition Skin Illusion Blush: Clarins Skin Illusion Blush’s ultra-fine powder is enriched with skin-loving minerals and pure plant extracts for a naturally radiant finish. Clarins Laboratories have pinpointed Pink Opal Powder’s unique light-deflecting ability, to recreate a luminous effect on the skin’s surface. Available for $21.50 at all Clarins counters nationwide and on www.clarins.com

Vilebrequin

 

Vilebrequin’s Gold Palm Collection is a love story in itself. A collection inspired by the romance of cinema’s golden star couples, Bardot and Trintignant, Schneider and Delon and Le Grand Amour. Ranging from $200-$300 and the Gold Palm Collection is available on vilebrequin.com and at your local Vilebrequin store location. The collection includes:

The Art of Shaving

OUD Collection: This February, The Art of Shaving is launching its most exclusive fragrance, Oud Suede, across the four elements to men can continue to elevate their grooming routine. The new collection includes, Oud Suede Fragrance (100ml/30ml), Oud Suede Pre-Shave Oil, Oud Suede Shave Cream, Oud Suede After-shave Balm. The combination of Oud and Cypriol naturals enables a deep woody ambery sensuality with a full focus on the skin-like warmth, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Available for at The Art of Shaving Stores (theartofshaving.com) this February.

The 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave® Full Size Kit: Combines high quality products, handcrafted accessories and expert shaving technique to provide optimal shaving results while helping against ingrown hairs, razor burn, and nicks & cuts. The Full Size Kit offers Pre-Shave Oil (2 fl. oz), Shaving Cream (5.0 oz), After-Shave Balm (3.3 fl. oz), and a handcrafted Badger Shaving Brush and comes in the following signature scents, Lavender, Lemon, Ocean Kelp, Sandalwood and Unscented. The Full Size Kit is available for $120 at The Art of Shaving Stores (theartofshaving.com)

The 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave® Carry On Kit: Combines The Art of Shaving’s aromatherapy-based products, handcrafted accessories and expert shaving technique to provide optimal shaving results while helping against ingrown hairs, razor burn, and nicks & cuts. The Carry-On contains a Pre-Shave Oil Pump (1 fl. oz.), Shaving Cream Pump (1.5 fl.) oz., Badger Shaving Brush, After-Shave Balm Pump (1 fl. oz.), which are essentials for a close and comfortable shave while you are on the go. The pouch is designed with a zip top closure for secure transport and is ideal for packing into your carry-on luggage. The Carry-On Kit is available for $60 at The Art of Shaving Stores (theartofshaving.com)

The Morris Park Collection Signal Red Razor: The Art of Shaving’s vintage racing inspired Morris Park Collection™* Razor combines smooth handling and bold style to evoke the confidence of a vintage race car. Exclusively designed by The Art of Shaving, each razor features a classic racing color polished to a beautiful finish and accented with chrome details. The Morris Park Collection Razor also comes in Royal Blue and British Racing Green, each for $60. Available at The Art of Shaving Stores (theartofshaving.com)

The Rose Gold Safety Razor Set by Mühle of Germany adds a touch of classic elegance to our line of safety razors. The well designed rose gold colored handles will deliver a close shave while setting itself apart as a stylish addition to any shaving routine. Available for $355 at The Art of Shaving Stores (theartofshaving.com).

 

 

 

Target/Anna Kaiser Bring Free Workouts To Los Angeles To Celebrate C9 Champion Limited Edition by Anna Kaiser

January 10, 2017

To kick off 2017, Target is casting aside all the ‘typical resolutions’ and instead focusing on being HAPPY by partnering with celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser to introduce C9 Champion Limited Edition by Anna Kaiser. The first design partnership for C9 Champion is now available in select Target locations as well as on Target.com. WOOT!!!    

To celebrate the launch and help guests embrace healthy living at a critical time, Target will be bringing Anna’s fun, playful workout to Los Angeles!

As part of a greater tour hitting select cities across the country, the Happier, Healthier You event will offer Anna’s Happy Hour dance-based interval class to the public for free on a first-come, first-served sign-up basis.

The pop-up studio, located in the Target Culver City Parking Lot, will feature 12 open workout classes throughout two days, and the C9 Champion Limited Edition by Anna Kaiser collection will be newly showcased in-store along with other Target wellness products for guests’ shopping convenience. The event will take place on January 12th and 13th and sign-ups are open here: http://aktinmotion.com/akt-target/ 

Vince Camuto Holiday Dance Party at The A List

December 7, 2016

Selma Blair, Erin Foster, Busy Philipps

Selma Blair, Erin Foster, Busy Philipps

We danced our asses off last night!

Vince Camuto celebrated the holidays with an exclusive girls only dance party at The A List, hosted by all my severe girl crushes: Erin Foster, Nathalie Love, Kelly Oxford, and Sasha Spielberg. Guests mingled and danced to music by DJs Kitty Ca$h and Kidada Jones while previewing the latest Vince Camuto styles for the upcoming holiday and awards season. This was such a bevvy of goodness. The music was on point (I’m a DJ snob having been one for many years), our hosts were delightful, and the A List was LIT in every way from food to decor to gorgeous holiday atmosphere.

Kate Upton – WEARS A VINCE CAMUTO GILDA CLUTCH AND IMAGINE VINCE CAMUTO DEVIN HEELS  at Ashlee Margolis’ The A List.

Emily Ratajakowski WEARS VINCE CAMUTO GILDA CLUTCH AND IMAGINE VINCE CAMUTO OSSIE PUMPS at Ashlee Margolis’ The A List.

Selma Blair – WEARS A VINCE CAMUTO FLYAWAY DRESS, BLAINE CLUTCH AND IMAGINE VINCE CAMUTO REYA HEELS at Ashlee Margolis’ The A List.

Kate Upton

Kate Upton

Erin Foster, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Upton

Erin Foster, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Upton

Are you dying to head to Vince Cumoto to shop and drool in that order! I AM AS WE SPEAK!! 

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PHOTOS: John Salangsang/BFA