I one million percent subscribe to the whole 'beauty starts from the inside' mentality -- see my previous mention about what happened to my skin post-vacation. And while I make sure to eat all my fruits and veggies, I love any kind of natural supplement or powder that will give me a little boost. Not only is Dope Naturally Beet Force Powder, $35, freakin' delicious, it's also packed with ingredients that deliver a slew of skin (and health) benefits. There are of course beets, known for their anti-aging effects, plus anti-inflammatory mangosteen, dragon fruit to support skin health, and mulberries, which promote blood circulation for a healthy glow. Not to mention it's paleo, gluten-free, organic, vegan, and contains no added sugar. I add a scoop into my morning smoothie, but you can also mix it with water, or even into yogurt.
Confession: The sparkle level on this gloss scared me so much, I almost didn't want to try it. But Troy Surratt is one of the first makeup artists I ever worked with in the business, and I heart all of his products, so I went ahead and swiped on the Surratt Beauty Lip Lustre Les Lumieres Collection in Voila, $32. Surprise! While it may look disco ball glittery in the tube, it's completely wearable on lips. Still, the shimmer is noticeable enough that it adds the perfect amount of pop and dimension, whether you wear it on its own, or, like I did, over a nude lipstick for a little extra somethin' somethin.'
Hairstyling legend Frederic Fekkai just launched an extensive new collection of shampoos, conditioners, and stylers, all of which are great, but The One by Frederic Fekkai The Tamed One Anti-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner, $28 each, are now shower staples in my house. Not only does the smoothing formula completely tame flyaways and frizz (hey, it still gets humid in September), but unlike many other similar products, it does so without leaving my hair looking limp and flat. And how chic are these bottles?
Name an eye patch out there and the odds are good that I've tried it; they are my absolute favorite way to plump up fine lines before a night out, or de-puff after a night out.
Beauty Bioscience Bright Eye Power Patches, $40, are my current jam, thanks to their combo of ingredients. There's soothing aloe vera, youth-boosting collagen and colloidal silver, plus illuminating pearls to make skin instantly more luminous (you can see them in the patches themselves, which are the slightly shimmery). And, unlike other patches, you can also use them around your nose or mouth, too.
Burt's Bees has been around forevs, but they're just now launching their first-ever complete collection of color cosmetics, Burt's Bees Beauty. The lineup includes seven essentials, from foundation to brow pencils, but it's the Burt's Bees Blush, $9.99, that really caught my eye (or, well, cheek). The 100 percent natural powder formula is infused with bamboo and honey, has the slightest hint of shimmer, and isn't the least bit chalky, my biggest qualm with powder blushes. Available in three shades, my personal pick is Shy Pink, a rosy hue that makes for a totally natural-looking flush. Trust me, it may just give that beloved lip balm a run for its money.
