Sometimes I'm embarrassed to admit that I use mousse. It brings to mind crunchy curls from the 80's, right? But mousse has come a long way, and today's versions let me create soft, volumized, wavy texture. (I rough dry my hair and then use a curling iron to define large sections -- the mousse gives me hold.) This one from Moroccanoil is amazing. It's silky, moisturizing, and anything but stiff -- basically the antithesis of mousse from 30 years ago.
I went to a launch event for this moisturizer back in the fall, and keeping quiet all this time was not easy -- that's how much I love it. It's packed with anti-aging botanicals like Anogeissus tree bark extract (an ancient wound healer) and raspberry plant stem cell technology, which reduces fine lines and makes skin glow. Plus, it's silky smooth with SPF 25, and it sinks in quickly. I've used it every morning for months, and I've definitely noticed a difference.
I couldn't help but include a fragrance called Love -- it is February, after all -- and this one is perfect for a date. There's a sweet blend of vanilla, caramel, and musk that guys will love, plus violet, jasmine, and gardenia to make it feminine. In the spirit of Coach, it's fun yet sophisticated, and will make a great addition to any fragrance collection.
If you're not in a relationship -- or you're anti paper hearts and cupids -- February can be a rough (or at least annoying) month. So, for all of you V-day haters out there, I've rounded up my seven favorite beauty product launches.
Consider it the impetus you need for a little retail therapy.
From at-home hair color to the best moisturizing lip tint I've ever tried, these picks are one part utilitarian (they'll make your life easier) and one part indulgent (I'm talking really pretty packaging and luxurious formulations).
Come February 14th, I'll be exhausted from New York Fashion Week, and I'll be working hard to finalize my hair and makeup trend roundups for fall 2013. So I'm already looking forward to having these best new products in my life. Which one are you most excited to try?
