Get Into 2022: Simple Ways To Start The Year Off Right!
Think of the new year is a blank canvas. Don’t you want to feel inspired to create the ultimate masterpiece? Well, today on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin,” I chatted about some ways to harness positive energy, feel more confident, and fuel your mind and body so you can start conquering all your goals.
From skin-brightening moisturizers and face masks to teeth whitening kits and wholesome snacks for the whole family, these products will help you kick off 2022 on the right note!
Continue reading for the scoop on everything seen on air and click here to watch the segment on CBSAustin.com!
OLAY REGENERIST VITAMIN C + PEPTIDE 24 HYDRATING MOISTURIZER
A new year always tends to bring about a renewed sense of optimism and excitement. Now that you have a brighter outlook and a sunnier disposition, it’s time to brighten up your complexion! To dial up skin’s radiance, check out the Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer, which is formulated with Olay’s proprietary technology in order brighten dull skin instantly while helping to even skin tone and provide 24-hour moisture. The oil-free, non-greasy moisturizer is formulated with dermatologist-recommended ingredients like: vitamin C, which is known to both boost skin’s radiance and promote collagen production, leading to a bouncier, more supple countenance; Vitamin B3, which tackles discoloration, strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier to lock in hydration, and increases surface cell turnover; and lactic acid, an alpha hydroxyl acid that gently exfoliates skin, removing dead surface skin cells that give the complexion a dull appearance and, in turn, revealing a smoother and more even-toned layer of skin.
This glow-boosting moisturizer is available on Olay.com, or you can contact your local retailer for curbside pick-up.
ACEOLOGY SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Australian skincare brand Aceology first became a sensation stateside when its maraca-shaped facial massagers, officially known as the Aceology Ice Globe Facial Massagers ( $54 at Olivela.com), started popping up backstage at runway fashion shows and on Instagram feeds of celebrities and their makeup artists. Blackish star Tracee Ellis Ross, for instance, posted a video on Instagram in 2019 where she proclaimed her love of these spherical massagers and showed how she used them to alleviate any puffiness or redness before a big event. And, as a frequent user of these little wonders, I can attest to their effectiveness first hand!
Made of glass and filled with a colorful liquid, the Aceology Ice Globes (pictured above in pink) are designed to help reduce puffiness, minimize the appearance of pores, calm redness and inflammation, improve the appearance of dark under eye circles, and give the skin a tighter and smoother look by both cooling the skin’s surface and stimulating circulation. For ideal results, you should place them in the fridge or in a bowl of ice for 10 minutes before use, then roll or glide the spherical ends over the face, focusing on areas that are irritated or inflamed. They work wonders to remove bags under your eyes but they can also be used in a number of inventive ways such as to release sinus pressure and to soothe tired muscles along the shoulders and neck.
And Aceology has a ton of other products to help you put your best face forward in 2022 — including an assortment of face masks!
One of the brand’s most beloved mask offerings is the Green T. Infusion Gel Mask ($54 for 4-pack at Olivela.com). This 2-piece hydrogel mask is designed to perfectly hug the contours of the face, with one piece designed to cover the forehead, temples and nose areas and the other half covering the cheeks, jaw, chin, and the area above the upper lip. Unlike traditional sheet masks that rip and tear with ease, this hydrogel mask is much more malleable and customizable. Moreover, the hydrogel matrix itself is infused with skin-pampering ingredients, delivering these into the skin in a much more effective manner. Among the ingredients infused into the hydrogel are: green tea, which calms skin and reduces swelling and puffiness; brown algae, which is rife with antioxidants and helps to purify skin; four o’clock flower, which replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier to lock in hydration; and evening primrose to soften and refresh the complexion.
And if you want a spa-like experience at home, you’ll need to stock up on Aceology’s new line of Treatment Masks! The line consists of 4 treatment masks, each designed to address a specific skin concern — all packaged in 100% recyclable aluminum tubes.
I recommend starting with the Detoxifying Treatment Mask and Brightening Treatment Mask. The Detoxifying Treatment Mask ($59 at Olivela.com) features a slick black hue and is packaged in a silver-toned tube. Designed to purify, balance and refresh oily and congested skin, it features ingredients like charcoal powder, which is known to draw out deep-dwelling dirt and impurities from pores, as well as bentonite clay, which detoxifies skin; ginseng, which helps to balance the skin’s oil production and also helps to reinvigorate skin, and licorice root, which helps to diminish the appearance of acne scars and dark spots.
To illuminate and invigorate dull and tired-looking skin, try the Brightening Treatment Mask ($59 at Olivela.com) which comes in a metallic blue tube and features a beautiful celestial blue hue. The mask contains ingredients like vitamin B3, which helps to boost skin’s luminosity and even skin tone; primula veris extract, which is rife with skin-brightening vitamin C; and salicylic acid, which helps to exfoliate skin and thereby give it an instant glow-up.
You can find Aceology products at at Anthropologie stores and Olivela.com
PLUS WHITE 5 MINUTE SPEED WHITENING SYSTEM
To welcome the new year with the biggest and brightest smile possible, check out the ultra-convenient and affordable Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening System. Proven to whiten and brighten teeth in just 5 minutes, this ultra-efficient kit involves an easy-to-follow 3-step system. First, you can reach for the Plus White Speed Whitening Gel, which is formulated with hydrogen peroxide, the same powerful teeth whitening ingredient used at dentists’ offices. This powerful gel delivers professional-level results, removing old, built-up coffee, tea and wine stains.
The kit also includes a comfortable dental mouth tray and the Plus White StainGuard Post Whitening Stain Protection Rinse to keep teeth stain-free in between treatments. For best results, start by thoroughly brushing your teeth before you commence your treatment. Next, apply a layer of the teeth whitening gel to both sides of the dental tray, then place the tray in your mouth, making sure it covers both the bottom and top teeth. After 5 minutes have elapsed, remove the tray from your mouth and rinse it thoroughly. Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and let your teeth air dry. Once teeth are dry, reach for the StainGuard Post Whitening Stain Protection Rinse, swish a capful inside your mouth for 15-20 seconds, then spit it out. That’s it!
Prices start at $8 and you can find the kit on Amazon as well as retailers like Walmart, CVS and Walgreens.
D’TELLI EAU DE PARFUM
Need a new signature scent for 2022? Well, consider trying a truly opulent, sexy, unforgettable gender neutral scent such as the D’Telli Eau de Parfum ($450 for 100ml at DTelliFragrances.com). The irresistible unisex fragrance is the brainchild of TV personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Telli Swift. She describes the fragrance as a tribute to her partner, boxing champ Deontay Wilder, as a way for their essences to be together even when they’re physically apart.
This intoxicating scent opens with a juicy Italian blood orange note, then reveals an exotic floral heart of Tunisian orange blossoms, mixed with day blooming royal Moroccan jasmine and night blooming Arabian Jasmine. Base notes of amber and vanilla add a lingering sultriness and an aura of mystery to the aroma.
NIRVANA HMB WATER
You’ve probably set some fitness goals for the year – whether your personal goals involve leading a more active lifestyle in general and exercising 3-5 times weekly or you’re already in solid shape and want to check some things off that bucket list like completing a half-marathon or picking up a new sport. Regardless of your personal fitness journey, you’ll find that Nirvana HMB water will help you as you work towards those goals.
Nirvana HMB is clear, pure spring water from the Adirondack Springs, but it’s unlike any water you’ll find on grocery store shelves? Why? Because it’s infused with the brand’s patented myHMB Clear, which helps to decrease muscle protein breakdown and increase muscle protein synthesis.What’s HMB? Well, HMB is the acronym for β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid, a naturally occurring substance that our body produces to support muscle health. HMB is made when your body breaks down leucine, a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that’s key in aiding the protein synthesis and muscle repair processes. But while our body produces HMB, it does so in small amounts. Moreover, HMB depletes after exercise and as we age. This bottled water, then, helps to counteract this process by replenishing your HMB levels and, in turn, helping to reduce muscle recovery time after exercise, slow muscle degradation, and boost muscle performance.
For more info, visit NirvanaWaterSciences.com
THIS SAVES LIVES SNACK BARS, KIDS’ OATMEAL AND KIDS’ GRANOLAPOP
We want to ensure we’re making smart nutritional choices for ourselves and for our kiddos. But preparing healthy meals and snacks for ourselves and our children can be quite the challenge when we’re always on the move. Luckily, there are amazing brands like This Saves Lives that are making clean eating easier and more attainable for families.
Founded in 2013 by Kristen Bell, Ryan Devlin, Todd Grinnell, and Ravi Patel, This Saves Lives is a delicious food brand on a mission to end severe malnutrition. All This Saves Lives offerings are non-GMO, gluten-free, and made with real and wholesome ingredients, and get this: with every single purchase, the brand sends nutrient-dense food to children in need. Specifically, with every purchase, the team donates a packet of Plumpy’Nut®, a Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) that’s specifically formulated for the nutritional rehabilitation of children and adults suffering from severe acute malnutrition. To date, This Saves Lives has donated over 30 million packets of this life-saving food.
This Saves Lives is best known for its snack bars, which are available in varieties for both adults and kids — all of which are available at H-E-B stores here in Texas. I’m personally smitten with their Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Bars. Not only do they taste heavenly, but they’re made with real ingredients like creamy peanut butter, dark chocolate, flaxseeds and peanut chunks. The bars are the perfect amount of crunchy and chewy, with a mixture of textures that makes each bite feel ever more indulgent They’re also gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and under 180 calories, so they’re a guilt-free treat!
Most recently, This Saves Lives introduces its new Kids’ Oatmeal (available in 5 flavors:Rainbow Sprinkles, Chocolate, Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, and Strawberry. and Kids GranolaPop (available in 5 flavors Rainbow Sprinkles, Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, Blueberry, and Strawberry). Both the oatmeal and the granola contain one full serving of fruits and vegetables per serving size, plus they’re gluten-free, peanut-free and dairy-free so they’re completely safe to pack in school lunch bags. You can buy these directly at ThisSavesLives.com
LIMITLESS ART CANVASES
Kids are born with a sense of wonder, their imaginations running wild and giving everything a touch of magic. And, of course, we want to nurture our kids’ creativity as they grow and mature. We want to encourage them to dream big, to work hard to achieve their goals, to form a strong sense of self and to develop loving and respectful relationships with others. To help reinforce these values and aspirations, it’s important to surround kids with positive messages and images. And that’s precisely what I love about Limitless Art —a company that specializes in inspirational wall art for both kids and adults.
Limitless Art was imagined by Marc and his two daughters, Abigail and Rebecca. The idea came about as Marc was trying to find joyful, positive, motivational artwork for the girls’ bedrooms and, instead, found himself encountering a frustrating amount of products that centered on materialistic and inappropriate themes. In response, Marc’s daughters suggested they create their own artwork — and hence Limitless Art was born.
Nowadays, Abigail and Rebecca help create and approve art images based on whether they meet the Limitless Art criteria. They ask, does the art: 1. Promote a positive mindset? 2. Focus on doing good for others? 3. Inspire you to dream big? Or 4. Push you to set goals? If the criteria is met, then it’s got Limitless potential!
Limitless Art currently has a number of ultra-creative collections including the “Be Anything” line, which features canvases with phrases like “Be Kind,” “Be Brave,” “Be Humble,” “Be Different,” and “Be Silly” in vivid, rainbow-colored lettering; and the “Unicorn Kids” line, which features whimsical illustrations of unicorns occupying different professions such as nurse, astronaut, chef, mail carrier ballerina, and more.
These handcrafted designs are meant to act as a reminder to stay positive, be kind and look for the beauty in the world.
Right now, you can enjoy 25% off and free shipping at LimitlessArt.com
