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| MomFinds Daily Blog
Thu May 15, 2008
Top Five Ways to Look Like A Beach Goddess Now
Category: Mom Bath and Body Beauty
You’re counting down to your summer vacation and that precious pool or beach time. But why wait to unleash your inner Sun Goddess when you can get a beach-worthy body and sun-kissed look now. Here’s how:
First, get your body in shape for that new bathing suit you bought. The French skincare company Institut Esthederm recently introduced Bio-Svelt Body Shaping Cream ($82), a peptide-rich cream designed to break up the fatty tissues responsible for summer skin’s enemy - cellulite. I’ve been using just a little bit every night for a week and am actually beginning to see things firm up a bit in my problem areas. Check out the whole Bio Balance line to find the best product for your own trouble zones.
I confess that when my natural tan fades I go straight for the bronzer, but I found something better. Xen-Tan ($16) gives a subtle, gradual color with the extra benefit of vitamin E and antioxidants. You won’t get too dark and you really can’t mess it up. Plus, it doesn’t smell like tanner. There’s no SPF, so make sure you also use a sunblock too.
While you’re waiting to get that perfect leg tan, fake it with Invisible Stockings by Judith August ($30). It may be more expensive than other tanners, but you mix it with lotion so it lasts longer, and you control exactly how much tint to use. It goes on very silky and has aloe and jojoba oil. You can also use it on your arms and shoulders, and everyone will think you’ve been sneaking out for some sun.
Nothing looks prettier with bronze skin and a summer dress than a French manicure, but who has the time to do it, let alone keep it up. The new and very natural looking Nude French nails ($4.99) from Broadway were much easier than I imagined to apply and held up better than I thought and they really look natural. You get 24 nails in every size you need and can choose natural peach or pink.
Finally, finish your bronze and beachy look with the perfect lip gloss and blush. Cosmic Face Flush in AstroRose ($28) is a light-for-summer powder blush with natural pigments in the perfect rose tint for just about any skin tone, while LipDDiction in AstroSheen ($22) is a beachy golden rose color with just a touch of glimmer. I’m using it every day, rain or shine.
Wed May 14, 2008
Beauty Find: Sunless Tanner That Doesn’t Dry Out Your Skin
Category: Mom Bath and Body
What: Olay Touch of Sun for Dry Skin
Why: One of the biggest complaints moms make about sunless tanner is that they tend to dry out your skin. Sure, they give you a little color, and some don’t even smell that bad, but why do you have to sacrifice moisture. Olay has created a specific sunless tanner that’s got added moisturizes so that you get the benefit of a little color (helps keep a real tan, longer, too) but you don’t need to double up with an additional lotion on top of that. It’s a win-win, and it doesn’t smell funky, either.
Price: $7.99
Find it: walgreens.com
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on May 14, 08 - 8:00 am | Profile
Wed Apr 23, 2008
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Be Sun Safe with Coppertone Continuous Spray for Moms & Kids
Category: Children Skin Care Mom Bath and Body
 
What: Coppertone Continuous Spray
Why: Just in time for spring and summer, Coppertone introduces a new set of products which are a step up from last year’s spray sunscreens. For moms, the Oil Free Continuous Spray is a great option if you don’t want to worry about reapplying. It’s long-wearing in water and out but unlike some of those all-sport sprays, it won’t clog pores or create a dirt-attracting glue.
For kids, the SPF 50 for Kids is a great bet. Both have the handy twist-to-close top and pack lighter than lotions. Great for on-the-go and in your purse, too, for those impromptu moments in the sun.
Price: $10.99
Find it: drugstore.com
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on Apr 23, 08 - 7:00 am | Profile
Thu Apr 17, 2008
Eco-Find: Feel Good, Fragrance-Free Organic Bath & Body Products
Category: Eco-Friendly Mom Bath and Body
 What: Desert Essence Organics Fragrance-Free Line
Why: Sure, your body wash smells divine in the shower, but spritz on some body spray or perfume when you get out, and you might end up with a headache from all the different scents on your body.
Here’s a solution that’s eco-friendly too. Desert Essence Organics has a new PURE Fragrance Free Line that includes a fab Body Wash that uses 100% natural, botanical ingredients and leaves your skin glowing. No parabens, no phthalates, no artificial colors and no Petroleum based ingredients, so it’s a must-have for folks with sensitive skin.
Also worth trying is their Fragrance-Free Shampoo and Conditioner.
Find it: iherb.com
Tip: Find our favorite skin care products for mom and baby in our Gentle Skin Care Guide.
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on Apr 17, 08 - 8:00 am | Profile
Thu Apr 10, 2008
Beauty Find: Pamper Your Feet with One of Oprah’s Favorite Things
Category: Mom Bath and Body
What: Farmhouse Fresh Fine Foot Scrub Trio Gift Sets
Why: Oprah says these Foot Scrubs smell so good, she’s “ready to serve them over berries.” I wouldn’t go that far, but I definitely recommend pouring them all over your tired feet at the end of a long day. Use the wooden spoon to scoop the rich mixture of fine grain sea salts and rice bran oil on your feet, and work away all those rough patches. The scents are divine—think whipped honey, sweet cream and sugared maple…yum. Even the packaging is charming, making it a lovely gift for your favorite mom or mom-to-be.
Price: $52 for Trio; $24 for individual jars
Find it: farmhousefreshgoods.com
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on Apr 10, 08 - 12:00 pm | Profile
Wed Apr 09, 2008
Beauty Find: Aromatic Pick-Me-Ups from CLEAN Perfume
Category: Mom Bath and Body
 What: Wellness by CLEAN perfume in Purity and Harmony
Why: Spring is finally in the air and it’s time to stash your winter scent in favor of something light, fresh and new. And while you’re at it, why not bring it up a notch by putting a little “Spa” into your scent? CLEAN’s new Wellness scents, in Harmony and Purity, are light (as are all CLEAN fragrances) and smell citrusy and fresh.
Even better, these perfumes were specially formulated to not just help you smell lovely, but to rejuvenate, center and de-stress. “When applied to your body’s six key pressure points, vitamins, antioxidants and therapeutic elixirs induce a deep sense of rejuvenation and well- being, while freshly fragrant notes keep you balanced and centered.” Ingredients include green tea, Vitamin-E & floral extracts. It’s like a little spa day that you can carry around in your purse for a little aromatic pick-me-up any time of the day. Totally worth it.
Price: $76
Find it: cleanperfume.com
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on Apr 09, 08 - 9:00 am | Profile
Mon Apr 07, 2008
Deal Alert: Be a Glamazon with Ikove Organic Bath Goodies from the Amazon
Category: Sales & Deals Mom Bath and Body
 What: Ikove Organic Bath and Shower Gel - from the Amazon
Why: This line is big globally but not widely available in the States. Made with organic ingredients straight from the Amazon, you can make your bath and shower experience wildly exotic. The Copaiba (an Amazonian plant) variety is one of the best, with natural disinfectant properties, making it a great addition to your gym bag. All Ikove products are ph-balanced and organic. Order now because all Ikove shower gels are on sale.
Price: $8.47 from $12
Find it: ikove.com
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on Apr 07, 08 - 11:00 am | Profile
Fri Apr 04, 2008
Beauty Find: No Time to Hit the Spa? LATHER Up at Home
Category: Mom Bath and Body
 What: LATHER Hand Washes
Why: Ever have one of those days that are so nutty that you actually consider a couple of minutes at the sink washing your hands an “escape?” Yeah, me, too. That’s why I take my hand soaps seriously. I have the go-to antibacterial hand soaps in the bathroom, but I also have some spa-grade hand soaps for my at-home “spa treatments.”
For exotic, Asian-inspired scents, I like LATHER’s Bamboo Crème Hand Wash ($13), which contains shea butter, avocado oil, chamomile and aloe vera and leaves my hands silky smooth even after doing a stack of dishes. And for a quick pick-me-up, nothing works better than lathering on some of their Lemongrass Wasabi Hand Wash ($12). It’s an exotic combo that really perks up those senses.
Find it: lather.com
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on Apr 04, 08 - 8:00 am | Profile
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