CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, happy new week! Here are the beauty and home items CC is loving right now: 

Winky Lux Color-Enhancing pH Lip Gloss in Prickly Pear, at ulta.com.

Tom Ford Soleil Neige Shimmering Body Oil, at tomford.com.

Surratt Lipslique in Pom Pon, at fwrd.com.

Maison Balzac And Now, Relax Incense Sticks and Holder, with notes of Soleil and Sandalwood, at fwrd.com.

Le Labo Cedre 11 home fragrance, with notes of cedar, birchwood and musk,  at lelabofragrances.com.

Comme des Garçons Marseille Eau de Toilette, with notes of Savon de Marseille Accord, Neroli Accord, Petalia, Oranger Crystals, Overdose of Ambrofix, and Cosmone,at fwrd.com.

Which of these awesome items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

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

MAËLYS Cosmetics GET-CHEEKY Enriched Cellulite Oil, a quick-dry oil that reduces the appearance of cellulite and dimples, at ulta.com. CC has been using this oil daily for just a week and is already seeing improved skin texture!

MAËLYS Cosmetics GET-SPRUNG Enriched Stretch Mark Oil, helps to promote supple skin before stretch marks appear and reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks, at ulta.com. CC uses on arms and legs for super supple, glowing skin!

Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Candle, with notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, nutmeg and cinnamon, at fwrd.com.

Oribe Cote d'Azur Replenishing Body Wash, with notes of bergamot, white jasmine, and sandalwood, at revolve.com.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, at revolve.com.

Wonder Valley Face Oil, calms inflammation, wards off signs of aging, hydrates, beautifies and revives skin, at fwrd.com.

Which of these pretty products catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

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

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, perfect for taming frizz when blow drying, at sephora.com.

Costa Brazil Lua Moonlight Body Oil, at fwrd.com.

ESPA Fireside Jewels Candle Collection, includes Soothing, Restorative, Energising and Positivity scents, at fwrd.com.

Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library Candle, with notes of pepper essence, cedarwood, and orange flower petals, at fwrd.com.

Seed Phytonutients Lip Balm, with nourishing plant oils to transform even the most chapped lips, at seedphytonutrients.com.

Surratt Artistique Liquid Blush in Canteloup, at fwrd.com.

Which of these amazing items catch your eye?

Any beauty faves to share?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

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

Gisou by Negin Mirsalehi Honey-Infused Hair Oil, at revolve.com.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector SPF 20, for a flawless, demi-matte no-makeup look with a hint of coverage, at lauramercier.com.

OPI Nail Envy Original Nail Strengthener, at opi.com.

Oribe After Beach Wave & Shine Spray, at oribe.com, CC's go-to for terrifically tousled, beachy curls!

Pacifica Collagen Recovery Eye Cream, vegan and cruelty-free, at target.com.

Trudon Esterel scented matches, with notes of bergamot peel, mimosa and iris, at fwrd.com.

Voluspa Santal Vanille Candle, at nordstrom.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 CC is loving at the moment!

DIBS Beauty Status Stick in Unbothered Bronze, at dibsbeauty.com, for that gorgeous summer glow all year round!

Grown Alchemist Hand Cream in Vanilla & Orange Peel, at fwrd.com.

Gucci Herbarium floral porcelain trinket box, at matchesfashion.com.

Gulsha Rose Micellar Water, gently removes makeup, cleanses and hydrates skin a single step, at bigelowtrading.com.

Manasi 7 Bronzelighter in Roseate, an organic, radiant, moisturizing bronzer, at manasi7.com.

Uncle Bud's Hydrating Face Masks, pack of 5, at unclebudshemp.com.

Darlings, which of these amazing items catch your eye?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

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

H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream, for skin hydration and luminosity; this and next at h2oplus.com.

H2O+ Sea Salt Body Wash and Body Butter. CC has this duo and absolutely adores it for hydrated, glowing skin!

Mother Dirt Prebiotic Acne Lotion with Salicylic Acid, at motherdirt.com: clears, smooths and balances CC's sensitive, acne-prone skin.

Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil, a lightweight, restorative styling oil, at olaplex.com.

Soleil Toujours Mineral Ally Eye Glow Iluminator SPF 15, for a firmer, brighter undereye appearance, at fwrd.com.

Voluspa Ambre Lumiere Mini Tin Candle, at nordstrom.com, with notes of jasmine and white musk.

August & Piers Socialite Candle, with notes of honey, pomegranate and amber, at augustpiers.com.

Darlings, which of these amazing items catch your eye?

Any beauty faves to share?

xoxox,

CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty and home items that CC is loving on this spectacular September day!

Clarins Extra-Firming Jour Day Cream, at clarinsusa.com: visibly firms, lifts and fights wrinkles, also super-gentle on CC's sensitive skin!

Frederic Malle Dans Mon Lit Linen Spray, blended with rosewater and a hint of musk, at fwrd.com.

Olaplex No. 4-P Bond Maintenance Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo, at olaplex.com.

Retrouve Dermal Defense Hand Cream, at retrouve.com.

Soho Home Bassett Candle in Bergamot and Mandarin Zest, at sohohome.com.

Surratt Beauty Relevee Lash Curler, at violetgrey.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 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