Make This Summer Epic With These Beauty & Lifestyle Finds – As Seen On CBS Austin
School supplies may be starting to hit shelves at H-E-B and Walmart stores, but summer is far from over! To help you pack as much fun into the season as possible, I curated an assortment of beauty and lifestyle goods for today’s episode of CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin.” Check out my picks below!
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur
When the real-feel temperatures hit 111 and 115 degrees, we want our makeup routine to be as simple and minimalist as possible — we’re talking as “no muss, no fuss” as humanly possible. And there’s nothing like a great lipstick to add some color to the face and elevate your makeup look quickly and effortlessly. With the new Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur ($35 each on CharlotteTilbury.com and the new Charlotte Tilbury app), you can flaunt pillowy soft, supple, plump-looking lips that are touched with color.
The new matte-meets-moisture liquid lipstick features a stunning mousse-like texture that glides right onto your pout, leaving lips feels feeling comfortable and moisturized thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid. Moreover, the formula features a wrinkle-smoothing Powder Blur Technology, so your lipstick won’t feather or settle into fine lines.
You can customize the color intensity by wearing the lipstick blurred or bold. For a softer, blurred effect, press the lipstick onto the center of your lips and lightly blend outward using your fingertips. For a stronger, bolder look, glide the applicator across the entire lip area.
Lip Blur is available in eight shades: Pillow Talk Blur, Pillow Talk Medium Blur, Rose Blur, Nude Blur, Walk of No Shame Blur, Flame Blur, Honey Blue, and Ruby Blur.
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
July 15th marks Clean Beauty Day, a holiday started in 2020 by Juice Beauty to commemorate its birthday and celebrate the clean beauty movement. A pioneer in the clean beauty realm, Juice Beauty has amassed legions of devoted customers thanks to its high-performance, clinically-validated, natural skincare and makeup products, all of which are formulated using certified organic ingredients — most of them grown in Juice Beauty’s own sustainable farm in California’s Sonoma Wine Country region.
The Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer ($70 for 1.7 oz. at ULTA and ULTA.com) is one of the brand’s most beloved and iconic products. The luxurious cream features a resveratrol-rich grape formula infused with vitamin C and fruit stem cells to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, boost skin’s luminosity, and help even skin tone. It also contains nourishing and skin-softening ingredients like shea butter, jojoba oil, and evening primrose, borage, and linseed oils.
In clinical studies, 100% of participants reported seeing improved skin hydration, while 87% reported seeing a reduction in fine lines.
This year, to celebrate Juice Beauty’s 18th birthday, the brand is offering the Stem Cellular moisturizer in a special jumbo size (4 oz.) and an equally special price (just $99!). Visit JuiceBeauty.com to take advantage of the special offer!
Matter of Fact Brightening + Firming Serum and Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer
Summer is all about dewy, radiant skin that looks lit from within — and skincare brand Matter of Fact has the perfect products to leave your complexion beaming this season.
Matter of Fact is a skincare brand rooted in curiosity, careful research, and scientific breakthroughs, so that all of its formulas are clinically proven to deliver the promised results. Moreover, the brand employs truly novel, patent-pending technologies that enable it to combine, dissolve and stabilize active ingredients (among them vitamin C and azelaic acid) at high concentrations, so that its formulas can address multiple skin concerns simultaneously
The Brightening + Firming Serum ($92 on MatterofFact.com), for instance, both gives the complexion a radiance boost and increases skin elasticity and firmness, delivering both anti-aging and skin-brightening benefits. This first-of-its-kind, waterless serum contains a complete, 20% dose of fully dissolved L-ascorbic acid (the most stable form of vitamin C). In fact, the formula has been proven to remain shelf stable for 24 months — a truly remarkable feat as most vitamin C products oxidize fairly rapidly. In addition to vitamin C, which is known to brighten skin and boost collagen production, the formula contains ferulic acid, a powerful antioxidant that helps to maximize the efficiency of vitamin C, and a skin-soothing maritime pine complex. In clinical tests, the serum was proven to deliver brighter, firmer, younger-looking skin in just 2 weeks.
After your serum, you’ll want to apply a lightweight moisturizer such as the award-winning Minimalist Hydrating Moisturizer ($68 on MatterofFact.com), which features a gentle formula designed to soothe and hydrate even the most sensitive skin. The moisturizer contains liquid crystal lipids that strengthen the skin barrier so it can better seal in moisture, along with pro-vitamin B5, which is clinically proven to provide gentle yet deep hydration, and centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing propeties. The result it long-lasting, lightweight, non-irritation hydration.
Hair Biology Full & Vibrant Collection
Many of the season’s hottest hairstyles involve major volume — from Farrah Fawcett-inspired, feathered hair cuts to the fluffy blowouts inspired by ’90s supermodels like Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford. Achieving these hairstyles, however, can prove quite challenging if you’re grappling with thinning strands.
Luckily, there’s Hair Biology, which specializes in biotin-infused haircare products that address aging-related hair changes such as thinning, graying, and dryness.
To give your strands a volume boost, look to the Hair Biology Full & Vibrant Collection, which is comprised of a shampoo, conditioner and thickening treatment ($9.99 each at Target and Target.com).
The shampoo and conditioner weightlessly cleanse, nourish and thicken fine and flat hair. Both are free of parabens and dyes, plus they’re specifically formulated to be safe for color-treated grey hair.
Lastly, Hair Biology’s hero product, the Hair Thickening Treatment, is scientifically proven to instantly thickens and strengthen hair by increasing the fiber diameter of each strand. The formula incorporates hair-strengthening and growth-promoting B vitamins like biotin, panthenol and niacinamide, as well as caffeine, which elongates hair follicles to make strands appear thicker.
Not only does this leave-in treatment instantly volumize strands, but the benefits are progressive, so your hair will become increasingly thicker with continued use.
EC30 Try It All Kit
When it comes to playtime, most kids love to get their hands dirty — literally — and, oftentimes, they’ll stain their clothes, the carpet, and the furniture while in the midst of all that messy play. This, of course, means plenty of smiling, bouncing kids — and an equal amount of not-so-giddy moms attempting to keep their homes clean and presentable while keeping their kids entertained. Luckily, you can tackle everything from sticky popsicle hands to T-shirts and shorts covered in crayon, Elmer’s glue, grass, and spaghetti sauce with a little help from EC30, which offers high-performance single-dose cleaning products for the home and body.
Using a patented Functional Fiber technology, EC30 packs trusted and powerful (not to mention biodegradable!) cleaning ingredients into lightweight, dissolvable swatches that are 100% waterless. These swatches are then housed in minimal, plastic-free packaging.
By eliminating liquid ingredients and using 100% renewable energy in its manufacturing operations, EC30 is reducing its C02 emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional cleaning liquids. The company has also partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation — and, for every kit purchased, 1 tree is planted, supporting ongoing reforestation efforts.
Ready to try this eco-friendly approach to cleaning for yourself? Then pick up EC30’s Try It All Kit ($35 on EC30.com), which includes an assortment of Laundry Detergent, Toilet Cleaner, Hand Wash, Shampoo and Body Wash swatches. Each kit, then, includes: 2 swatches of Laundry Detergent; 2 swatches of Toilet Cleaner; 15 swatches of Shampoo; 15 Body Wash Swatches; and 24 Hand Wash swatches.
The household cleaning products feature a convenient drop-and-go design, delivering powerful results without all the messy liquids and powders. You’ll watch in awe as you drop the Toilet Bowl cleaner satchet into the toilet bowl and watch it dissolve, then draw all the dirt and grime away from the bowl’s surface, delivering a deep clean. Similarly, the laundry detergent can be tossed into the drum of your washing machine or tucked inside the drawer compartment, so you don’t have to measure out messy and inconvenient liquids and powders when tackling a load of laundry.
The personal cleaning products, meanwhile, are water-activated and deliver a rich and satisfying lather. Plus, each swatch is about the size of a stamp, so it’s tiny and powerful — the epitome of travel-friendly!
Better Battery Co.
The kids are out of school, which means having to keep them entertained all day long. And, when it’s so hot outside that taking refuge in an air conditioned home is the only reasonable alternative, kids will want to play with their remote-control cars, train sets, light-up toys, learning laptops, and talking and walking robots. That means parents will need to maintain a steady supply of batteries for these play sessions.
Nobody understands how quickly parents go through batteries better than mompreneurs Jessica Jenkins and Jaclyn Byle, the sisters behind zero-waste battery brand Better Battery Co. In fact, the sisters were compelled to create the company in order to help provide others with a supply of long-lasting, top-notch batteries — all while incorporating an easy and convenient recycling program into their business model
Each Better Battery Co. package houses an assortment of smartly sorted and organized carbon-neutral, alkaline batteries. Consumers can then use this very same package to return their depleted batteries via the company’s recycling program, helping Better Battery Co. fulfill its zero landfill commitment.
Through a partnership with Raw Materials Co, depleted batteries are sent to a recycling plant, where they are broken down into components (like zinc, manganese, nickel, and steel). These components are then repurposed — for instance, 100% of the zinc, manganese and potassium recovered from depleted batteries is used as a micro-nutrient to grow corn.
To make the most eco-friendly battery choice, check out the Better Battery Co’s kits on Amazon and at REI stores. You’ll find options such as: a combo kit of 20 AAs and 20 AAAs, a 40-pack of AA batteries, a pack of 12 C batteries, and more.
Visit BetterBatteryCo.com to learn more!
C4 Smart Energy Summer Sipping Variety Pack
The dog days of summer are here — and, with a heat dome lingering oppressively over the state of Texas, many of us grapple with feeling completely depleted of any energy by mid-afternoon. Luckily, with C4 Smart Energy, you can power up while enjoying a tasty and refreshing beverage. That way, you can stay focused and energized so you never miss a single pool party, outdoor festival, or weekend hike.
Each can of C4 Smart Energy contains 200 mg of natural caffeine derived from green been coffee extract, as well as COGNIZIN, a clinically tested nootropic that improves cognitive functioning, enhancing mental focus, attention, and recall. It also contains and key nutrients like potassium, niacin and vitamin B12.
To keep your fridge and cooler fully stocked this summer, pick up the C4 Smart Energy Summer Sipping Variety Pack ($22.49 on Cellucor.com) and to enjoy new and delicious flavors like Black Cherry, Peach Mango, Blue Raspberry, and Cherry Berry Lime.
Primal Kitchen Sauces and Dressings
We all know that dressings, sauces, and marinades are key to heightening the flavor profile of any dish. And yet many of us don’t want to spend the time, money and effort to whip up homemade sauces from scratch for each and every dish we cook — much less in the summertime, when we want to be out and about enjoying any free time available! And while there are some tasty pre-made sauces available in grocery aisles, many of them incorporate artificial ingredients and preservatives that are less than desirable.
Luckily, there’s Primal Kitchen, which specializes in delicious sauces, dressings, and condiments made with clean, whole-food, better-for-you ingredients. They’re also free from common allergens like gluten, soy, and dairy, and they contain no artificial sweetener or additives.
To enhance the flavor of your summer salads, BBQ dishes, sandwiches, and finger foods, stock up on Primal Kitchen essentials such as their tangy Avocado Lime Dressing, which is great for everything from southwest salads to tacos; their feisty, medium-heat Buffalo Sauce, which will kick up the flavor of your chicken wings, cauliflower bites, and casseroles; their mouthwatering Korean BBQ Style Sauce, which will take your beef bulgogi and skewers to new heights; and their classic Mayo, which is made with avocado oil and organic, cage-free eggs.
You can find these Primal Kitchen condiments online on PrimalKitchen.com and in stores nationwide (including H-E-B), but the value packs shown on air are only available at Costco stores in Texas. Prices range from $9.99 for the sauce 2-packs to $11.99 for the jumbo mayo bottle.
Bug Bite Thing Tick Remover and Suction Tool
We’re all well-acquainted with the flying insects that seem to come out in swarms during the summer season — from flies and mosquitoes to hornets and wasps. But did you know that various species of ticks are also quite common in Texas? Black-legged ticks, brown dog ticks, and the Lone Star ticks are all particularly active from May through October, so it’s important to remain vigilant in order to protect yourself and your pets from tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. That’s why you’ll want to keep Bug Bite Thing‘s newest tool, the Tick Remover, on hand this season during all your outdoor adventures.
Th stainless steel tool features a patented double-side design, with one end featuring fine tweezers like those recommended by the CDC for tick removal, and the other featuring a slatted scoop to help extract larger ticks. The clever tool is chemical-free, reusable, and safe to use on people and pets.
After tick removal, reach for Bug Bite Thing to remove any remaining tick saliva via its unique suction mechanism.
Bug Bite Thing is Amazon’s #1 selling products for insect bite relief, with over 88,000 glowing reviews. It’s available in seven colors including the new Lavender Field and Nightfall shades pictured above.
You can purchase the Bug Bite Thing Tick Remover and Suction Tool individually — or purchase them as a combo pack for under $20 on Amazon and BugBiteThing.com.
