Get Your Sexy Back With These Confidence-Boosting, Mojo-Reviving Beauty Products — As Seen On “Great Day Houston”

Feeling a little “blah” right before Valentine’s Day? Totally understandable — everyone goes through moments when they feel out of sorts or their confidence is lower than usual. They key, however, is not falling deeper into that rut but taking steps to climb out of that pit of ennui. In other words, don’t pull a Liz Lemon and decide to lean into a lifetime of wearing sweatpants to work and being surrounded by cats with names like Emily Dickinson. Instead, work to get your confidence — and, as a result — your sexy back. Need somewhere to start? Well, these beauty products will help to make you feel more confident and alluring so that, before you know it, you’ll feel like your usual magnetic self!

Make sure to check out my “Great Day Houston” segment featuring these beauty musts above (or click here to view on KHOU.com) and keep reading for more details on everything seen on air.

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ NARCISO EDP ROUGE

Want a fragrance that will bring men to their knees? Well, look no further than the Narciso Rodriguez NARCISO EDP Rouge ($116 at Macy’s and Macys.com), the latest addition to the brand’s namesake fragrance line.

All NARCISO fragrances feature a very sensual heart of musk, but NARCISO Rouge is designed to embody passion and to feel bolder and more intoxicating, so that heart of musk is accompanied by top notes of Bulgarian rose and iris, which add an element of mysterious femininity that’s beguiling. Base notes of black cedar, white cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, and vetiver add to the intrigue and sultriness of the aromatic composition. And, of course, the crimson bottle in and of itself conveys that ardor and that intensity.

STRIVECTIN LINEBLURFECTOR INSTANT WRINKLE BLURRING PRIMER

We all tend to retouch our Instagram photos a bit — or a lot! — but what if we could have our own personal instant filter in real life? Talk about a confidence booster!

Well, such a magical product exists, and it’s the StriVectin Line Blurfector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer ($39 at StriVectin.com). It’s a skincare-infused primer that fills and blurs the appearance of deep-set wrinkles instantly, so it makes your complexion look more youthful and, moreover, it creates a more even canvas and hence prevents any makeup from seeping into fine lines and creases (which, as we all know, only works to accentuate them further, which is never the goal!).

The formula features optical blurring microspheres to scatter light and blur imperfections, as well as the brand’s proprietary NIA-114, an optimized form of vitamin B3 that works to strengthen the skin’s barrier and optimize the performance of your skincare ingredients. It also features vitamin E and evodia fruit extract, which refines the skin’s texture and gives it more of a glow.

SOL DE JANEIRO BRAZILIAN BOD BUFF & COCO CABANA CREAM

Inspired by the fun-loving, spontaneous, joyful spirit of Brazil, Sol de Janeiro specializes in body care products that make you feel confident and ready to flaunt your stuff. And, of course, there’s nothing sexier than smooth, dewy, soft skin that’s just begging to be touched, right? To achieve more radiant and smoother skin, start by regularly cleansing with  the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bod Buff ($25 at Sephora.com and SoldeJaneiro.com) which is a daily exfoliating scrub and mask in one, so that it features crushed Brazilian quartz crystal, tropical volcanic pumice, and rice grains to gently polish off those dull dead skin cells and reveal brighter and softer skin. It also features Amazonian river kaolin clay to draw out any impurities, and cupuaçu butter and coconut oil to hydrate and soften skin.

You can complete your body care routine with the Coco Cabana Cream ($45 at Sephora.com and SoldeJaneiro.com), which replenishes and pampers even the most dehydrated and thirsty skin. It’s enriched with a CocoSugar blend comprised of coconut oil and fermented sugar, and these ingredients work together as a humectant power duo, drawing moisture from the air and binding it to skin. It also contains cupuaçu butter, which is rich in fatty acids and polyphenols that restore skin’s moisture and elasticity, and acai extract, which is packed with antioxidants. Plus, it smells divine – it has toasted coconut, creamy caramel, buttery praline, and honey notes for a really inviting scent.

ST TROPEZ SELF TAN WHIPPED MARSHMALLOW BRONZING MOUSSE

We all tend to feel sexier when we have a nice tan, but in this day and age, we know better than to lay out in the sun and roast. A faux flow is, of course, the safest and wisest way to go — and it’s important to choose a self-tanner that doesn’t contain any potentially harmful chemicals and that won’t leave you looking like a walking Cheetoh. Enter St. Tropez, my absolute favorite self-tanning brand ever! This season, St. Tropez is tanning sweeter than ever with its brand new St. Tropez Self Tan Whipped Marshmallow Bronzing Mousse ($45 exclusively at Ulta Beauty and Ulta.com). This is the first-ever limited edition scent of the brand’s iconic Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse.

Like its predecessor, this lightweight mousse will give you a believable, streak-free, healthy-looking tan that lasts up to 10 days. The vegan-friendly formula is made with a 100% naturally derived tanning active that works with each person’s skin tone to develop a shade that suits them for a truly natural look — a huge plus since we all want our tans to look believable.

The tan you’ll achieve, then, is just like what you’d get using the classic Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, but the allure of this product is its delicious marshmallow scent, which is just the right amount of sweet. Not only is the aroma mouth-watering, but the marshmallow extract and vitamin E in the formula make this product even more hydrating and soothing, so it’s an all-around indulgent treat.

BEAUTÉNOTIONS IMMACULASH 360 MASCARA

There’s a reason why we tend to flutter our lashes so eagerly — we know they’re part of every woman’s seduction arsenal! Betty Boop-worthy lashes make us feel a little flirtier, a little saucier — and yes, a little more powerful.  To achieve the luscious lashes we all want, check out this amazing mascara from San Antonio-based, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand BeautéNotions: the Immaculash 360 ($36 at BeauteNotions.com). This groundbreaking mascara features a patent-pending, dual wand mascara applicator that helps to lift, curl, and separate lashes while building volume.

Here’s what’s so spectacular: the wands can be used together or individually. You want to start by sandwiching your lashes between the brushes, positioning the smaller brush on top, near the root of your lashes, and the larger brush on the bottom, underneath your lashes. You then press the button on the handle to push the wands together, thereby “closing” the gap between the wands so that your lashes are secured between each wand. You can then brush through gently, working from the base of the lashes to the tip — all while continuing to hold that button.

Once you’ve coated your lashes, you can use the smaller detail brush to get those inner corners and your bottom lashes. The result: gorgeous lashes that reach new heights of sexiness!