CC Loves... BeautyStat!

Darlings, CC is super excited to spotlight BeautyStat, the leading black-owned, science-driven skincare brand created by cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, who has over 20 years of expertise. As the first and only chemist-founded beauty brand with a pure, potent, proprietary, and triple-patented stabilized Vitamin C product, BeautyStat has led the way for other black beauty brands in the industry. 

As the first and only chemist-founded beauty brand with a pure, potent, proprietary, and triple-patented stabilized Vitamin C product, BeautyStat has led the way for other black beauty brands in the industry. 

The brand isn’t just dermatologist-approved—it’s chemist-created. Robinson’s expertise in chemistry and skincare ingredients is the foundation of every product, using the best ingredients to improve skin health.
Here are CC's tried, tested and LOVED BeautyStat picks, all at beautystat.com:

BeautyStat Univeral C Eye Perfector. This dark circle reducing cream is a daily eye-brightening treatment formulated with 5% L-ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), CMH Repair Complex and optical diffusers to instantly brighten and blur imperfections and diminish the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.

Universal Microbiome Barrier Balancing Cleanser, a gentle, foaming cleanser that removes makeup and grime, leaving behind an invisible shield that supports the skin's microbiome to protect and promote a healthy, radiant glow.

Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream. This 24-hour hydrating probiotic barrier cream is a unique, light-as-air daily moisturizer packed full of probiotics, hyaluronic acid and ceramides that help revitalize dull, dehydrated skin.
Which of these BeautyStat skincare all-stars will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC's Fountain of Youth

Youth is wasted on the young. - George Bernard Shaw

Darlings, happy weekend! 

In today's post, CC shares her magnificent methods of looking and feeling youthful! 

Nourish and hydrate your body and your skin! Drink lots of water, eat salmon, and moisturize:
Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream, CC's favorite facial moisturizer, at tatcha.com.

Protect your delicate dermis from the sun year-round:
Derma-E SPF30 Sun Protection Mineral Powder, at Whole Foods and ulta.com.

Stave off wrinkles: Bee Rx™ Anti-Aging Eye Lift Roller Serum, an anti-wrinkle eye treatment with the benefits of injectables, but a gentler application. Stimulates collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, formulated with medical-grade New Zealand Kanuka honey and humanely sourced bee venom which causes a slight amount of swelling, helping to fill in wrinkles. CC’s new go-to!

Do inversions! Get your legs above your heart for 5-10 minutes each day for health benefits including improved mood, better circulation, digestion and elimination, more restful sleep, and anti-aging: get yourself and your skin upside-down!

Sleep in style and comfort: Slip Peaches and Cream zippered silk pillowcase, at slip.com. CC's nighttime wrinkle-preventer!

These last 2 are actually for kids! Made By Dentists Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Made By Dentists Kids Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Any chic secrets to anti-aging to share, my fellow fashionistas?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Summer Wellness!

Darlings, happy June! Here are the beauty and health items that CC loves at the moment:

Tom Ford Soleil Lip Blush, a shade-shifting balm that provides a personalized pink pout, at tomfordbeauty.com.

C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve Tin No. 012, for cuticle and lip care, at bigelowchemists.com.

Derma-E Microdermabrasion Scrub, perfect for exfoliating skin before applying self-tanner, at Whole Foods or dermae.com.

Hermès Beauty Le Voyageur Brush, at modaoperandi.com.

Wild Zora gluten-free, paleo-friendly meals and snacks like CC's fave quinoa bowls, all organic, high in protein, non-GMO, and made with sustainable ingredients!
Which of these little lovelies catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... a Spectacular Smile!

Darlings, get a perfect pout in time for Valentine's Day! 

In today's post, CC shares her preferred products for a healthy, sparkling smile!

By Humankind 100% biodegradable dental floss, in a durable, refillable container to reduce single-use plastic waste, at byhumankind.com.

Hismile V34  Colour Corrector Serum, at hismile.com.

Made By Dentists Sonic Toothbrush in Rose Gold, at madebydentists.com.

Made By Dentists Teeth Whitening Strips, clinically formulated with the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide to break down built-up surface stains, instantly brightening teeth, at madebydentists.com. Which of these awesome items catch your eye? xoxox. CC

CC Loves... Black Friday Deals!

Darlings, check out these amazing online shopping specials courtesy of Mai Vu of Very New York!

 

nuhü division

Give the gift of color this season with nuhü division. Take 35% off the entire site of their sustainably made essentials that you and your loved ones can wear in endless ways! 

 

Website: nuhudivision.com

Code: BLACKFRIDAY35 / CYBERMONDAY35

 

 

Sky Wellness

Sky Wellness announces a big Black Friday deal on their collection of premium THC-free CBD wellness products. Now thru 11/28/21, customers can take 50% off the entire site! It's a great time to stock up on their collection of wellness products for yourself and grab a gift (or two) for everyone on your "nice" list.

 

Website: Skywellness.com

Code: SKYBF50

 

For Cyber Monday (Nov. 29): FREE stocking stuffer bundle ($40 value) with orders $25+ with code: CMFREEBIE

 

 

Shaun Leon

Celebrate the holidays with this Black-owned business's artisanal suite of natural beauty oils and bathing botanicals, handcrafted and embodying the belief that ingredients derived from nature are the best agents of wellness and self-care.  Take 30% off the entire site 11/26-11/29. 

 

Website: Shaunleon.com

Code: no code needed!

Happy shopping, darlings!

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty and wellness products CC is loving at the moment!

Bliss Eye Do All Things Hydrating Eye Gel, to de-puff and brighten, at Target and Ulta.

Byredo Metal Boots In The Snow Eyeshadow Palette, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Rainbow Light Counter Attack Elderberry Gummies with Vitamins C, D and Zinc for immune support, at rainbowlight.com.

Sky Wellness CBD Facial Spa Oil 100mg + Tea Tree Oil, with the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD for soothed, glowing skin, at skywellness.com.

Tom Ford Ombré Leather All Over Body Spray, at tomford.com.

Uncle Bud's Antibacterial Hand & Body Lotion with hemp seed oil, at unclebudshemp.com.

Which of these awesome items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

Beat the Heat!

Thanks to Mai Vu of Very New York for this chic and oh-so-relevant story!

 Tips on Staying Cool (and Green) in the Summer Heat:

This summer has been a scorcher all over the country and extreme heat waves were felt from the Gulf Coast all the way to the Pacific Northwest. How do you stay cool while still being environmentally conscious and at the same time keeping your electricity costs low? We chat with Marisa Butler, environmental activist, financial advisor, and current title holder of the Miss Earth USA 2021 pageant. As someone who has dedicated her life and work to saving the planet, and also someone who lives in the very sunny state of California, Marisa was able to give us some really helpful advice on how to stay cool while going green at the same time.

Marisa Butler - Miss Earth USA 2021. Photo credit: Eva Flis

 

“The first thing I would recommend,” says Marisa, “is to check that your house or apartment is running as efficiently as possible.” This means putting up blinds or curtains to block the hot rays of the sun, cleaning out the filter in your AC, and swapping out incandescent lights for cooler and energy efficient LED lights. And just like we do to keep the cold out during the winter months, it’s helpful to check your place for any drafts and sealing leaks to prevent the cool air from escaping.

 

Another obvious tip is to use fans to cool yourself and get air to circulate. Fans use less electricity than air conditioners and can help you dry off sweat which keeps your body cool. Marisa does warn that if you live in areas of extreme heat, like Arizona or Palm Springs, that using a fan will actually make your body hotter since it is blowing air with temperatures higher than your body temperature. Anything over 100 degrees and it’s actually counterproductive.

 

A really easy way to stay cool if you have access is to take a dip in the pool. The water helps to remove heat from our skin and feels instantly cool to the touch. Even a walk by a beach, lake or stream is helpful. “I am almost always found at the dog beach at least once a week with my rescue dog Milo,” says Marisa, “I also bring a trash bag to pick up litter along the way. It’s the little things that count.”

 

For those without access to a pool or water source, an alternative way to get relief from the heat is to access public spaces. “You can go to a coffee shop to work, or even hit up the local mall for some relief and to get steps in. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated if you’re doing any activity though.” says Marisa. These public spaces are already air conditioned, and you can turn off yours while away. It’s one of the most effective and eco ways to stay cool.

 

And lastly, Marisa recommends using plants to help regulate temperatures around your house. Trees can offer shade that keep out the sunlight and house plants can also cool their surroundings by up to nine degrees. Through a process called transpiration, they act as natural air conditioners that absorb water and therefore heat. Plants can also be placed by windows to absorb and block sunlight from coming into your home. What a great reason to start the garden tower or living plant wall that you’ve been wanting to do.

How do you stay cool on these sweltering summer days, darlings?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty and home items that CC is loving at the moment!

Anecdote Candles Athleisure, (so clever!) with notes of lemon and jasmine, at anecdotecandles.com.

Bybi Plump Overnight Eye Cream, at bybi.com.

Frankies Bikinis After Sun Tan Enhancing Lotion, at frankiesbikinis.com.

French Girl Lumiere Body Glow Oil in Jasmin, at frenchgirlorganics.com.

Givenchy Beauty Le Soin Noir Creme Yeux, eye cream with algae sap, at net-a-porter.com.

Memo Paris Eau de Parfum in Italian Leather, with notes of sandalwood and sage, at net-a-porter.com.

Mother Dirt Probiotic Deodorant, with lemongrass to neutralize odor and natural starches to absorb moisture, at motherdirt.com.

Which of these awesome items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty and health items that CC is loving on this rainy summer day!

Chariteas Happy Tummy Tea, at chariteaspot.com. This delicious tea contains digestion-healthy ingredients such as lemongrass, ginger and peppermint. CC's new go-to for easing tummy troubles!

Byredo Gypsy Water Hand Cream, at byredo.com, with notes of sandalwood, amber and fresh citrus.

Image Skincare Prevention Daily Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30, at imageskincare.com, all-mineral sun protection formulated with Digital Aging Defense to protect against blue light. Ideal for CC's sensitive, acne-prone skin!

KMS Moist Repair Hydrating Oil, at kmshair.com: nourishing and lightweight! Perfect for CC's stressed-out, color-treated tresses!

Leonor Greyl Paris Voluforme Hair Spray, for weightless volume and hold, at leonorgreyl-usa.com.

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt candle, at maisonlouismarie.com.

Darlings, which of these awesome items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty and home items that CC is loving at the moment!

Hear Me Raw The Detoxifier 15-minute facial treatment with charcoal, at hearmeraw.com.

Neocell Beauty Shield Collagen Gummies for healthy skin, at neocell.com.

Aesop Redemption Body Scrub, at aesop.com

Heretic Parfum Dirty Gingerbread Candle, at hereticparfum.com.

Peter Thomas Roth Skin to Die for Mattifying Primer, at peterthomasroth.com.

Surratt Beauty Releve Mascara in Noir, with a slim, densely packed brush that lifts, defines and lengthens lashes, at surrattbeauty.com.

Darlings, which of these lovely little things catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC