Love Fall Most Of All With These Beauty & Lifestyle Finds (As Seen On CBS Austin)
We’re finally experiencing our first cold front here in Austin, which means we can officially relish the arrival of sweater weather! To help you look and feel your best this autumn and equip you with the tools to be the ultimate hostess during holiday get-togethers and football watch parties, I shared some seasonal product picks on today’s episode of CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”!
Watch the segment here and keep reading for the tea on everything shown on TV!
Juice Plus+ Super-Biome Probiotic + Prebiotic
From Halloween parties to pumpkin patch visits, Thanksgiving get-togethers, football watch parties, and holiday lights shows, your upcoming social calendar is likely full of events and adventures that you want to savor with your loved ones. To give your immune system added support, you want to prioritize your gut health —after all, about 70 to 80% of the body’s immune cells are located in the gut! You can do so with the new Juice Plus+ Super-Biome Probiotic + Prebiotic ($109 on US.JuicePlus.com), a two-step digestive health system that supports a balanced gut microbiome and, in turn, overall wellness.
Whereas most gut health supplements focus solely on probiotics, which is only half the equation, this scientist-developed system prioritizes both probiotics and prebiotics, the fuel that beneficial bacteria needs to flourish. The first step in the system involves the Super-Biome Probiotic Capsules, which deliver 20 billion CFU from 9 diverse probiotic species. You’ll want to take 1 capsule daily with a glass of water. The second step involves the Super-Biome Prebiotic, a delicious-tasting powdered drink mix containing 6 plant-based fibers that fuel good bacteria and support digestive balance. You simply mix one of the stick packs with at least 8 ounces of water and sip!
goPure Tighten & Lift Neck Cream
After a summer spent soaking up the sun, our skin can look and feel depleted, dry, and rough. This goes double for areas which have thinner skin— among them the neck — and are therefore more prone to sagging and creping. Thankfully, you don’t have to hide under turtlenecks and scarves this autumn; instead, you can keep that chin up (literally!) with some help from goPure’s Tighten & Lift Neck Cream ($39.99 on gopure.com).
Powered by proprietary ProTight and ActivSmooth Complexes, this beloved cream lifts sagging skin on the neck, smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps to restore a youthful contour. The ActivSmooth Complex is comprised of science-backed ingredients like: caffeine, which helps to boost circulation and give skin a more taut appearance; tamarind seed polysaccharides, which helps skin retain moisture while tightening the look of crepey skin; sacha inchi seed extract, which is rich in amino acids that smooth skin’s texture; and cupuaçu butter, which hydrates and softens skin. The ProTight Complex, meanwhile, contains avocado oil, lotus leaf extract, and rice protein to minimize fine lines and enhance firmness.
It’s an absolute must-have this season so you can flaunt your fall tops and holiday dresses with confidence!
Lanolips 101 Delicious Mini Bites Duo
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, and the best-selling 101 Delicious Mini Bites Duo from Lanolips makes the perfect stocking stuffer! It’s also a great under-$20 treat you can pick up during your next Target run! Packaged in a darling bag, it features deluxe-sized Lanolips 101 balms in two yummy flavors: Delicious Glazed Donut and Raspberry Shortcake.
These 101 balms are the ultimate multi-taskers, boasting 101 uses: you can apply them to rough cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, bug bites, and wind-chapped cheeks, use them to help keep brows in place, and more! The balms’ superstar ingredient, lanolin, features a molecular structure that closely resembles that of human sebum so it’s readily absorbed by out skin, making it a truly effective moisturizer.
The Lanolips 101 Delicious Mini Bites Duo retails for $9.99 at Target.
Dashing Diva Glaze Starter Kit and One Gel Magnetic Starter Kit
Want to flaunt a long-lasting manicure that’s got moxie and staying power? You can do so without the costly and time-consuming trips to the nail salon thanks to Dashing Diva‘s starter kits!
The Dashing Diva Glaze Starter Kit ($15 on DashingDiva.com) features semi-cured gel nail strips with a Signature Dome Effect (meaning a voluminous center and thin cuticle edge) that gives nails sculpted dimension. These all-in-one nail strips act as your base, color, and top coat in one — no additional products required! They’re also 10 times stronger than traditional nail polish, remaining chip-free for up to 14 days. They’re easy to apply and cure quickly, hardening in just 60 seconds under the LED lamp included in the kit.
If you love the magnetic nail look, how the colors seem to change and shift with light and movement, then you’ll want to pick up the One Gel Magnetic Starter Kit ($20 on DashingDiva.com). This kit includes an all-in-one gel polish, an LED lamp to cure the polish, and a Power Magnet Tool to achieve the desired magnetic effect. Plus the polish is so easy to remove! You just need to blot a layer of the One Gel Magic Off ($10 on DashingDiva.com), which is sold separately, and wait 3-7 minutes until the polish starts to bubble off, then use the included tool to push the polish off. No soaking necessary!
Caliwater Cactus Water
Move over, coconut water! There’s a new hydration-boosting darling in town! Co-founded in 2021 by actors Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena, Caliwater is a functional hydration beverage powered by prickly pear cactus naturally sourced from the Sonoran Desert. Why prickly pear cactus? Well, this natural wonder contains five naturally occurring electrolytes and is a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that nourish the body and give skin a healthy radiance. Cactus water is also a considerably more sustainable option. Why? Well, cactus requires 80% less water than many traditional crops and grow freely without requiring heavy fertilizers.
This refreshing, crisp, delicious beverage is plant-based, vegan, kosher, non-GMO and free of artificial sweeteners. Plus it’s low in sugar and calories!
Caliwater is available in flavors such as Wild Prickly Pear, Watermelon, Pineapple, Ginger + Lime, and Peach Mango. They also offer variety packs and lunchbox-friendly pouches for kids!
Visit DrinkCaliwater.com for more info!
John Boos & Co. CCB Series Maple Chopping Block
So many lasting autumn memories are made in the kitchen as we lovingly prepare flavorful stews and creamy soups, hearty meals like chicken pot pie and pumpkin ravioli, and harvest bowls teeming with seasonal flavors like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and crisp apples. And bringing your favorite autumn recipes to life is much easier when you have a John Boos & Co. end grain chopping block on which to chop, prep and serve your culinary delights.
Founded in 1887 in Effingham, Illinois, John Boos & Co. is the oldest manufacturer of premium kitchen equipment in the US. Beloved by professional chefs and home cooks alike, the brand is renowned for its high-quality cutting boards, butcher blocks and other kitchen essentials. In fact, you might just spot their Boos Block boards on some of your favorite cooking TV shows (think Bravo‘s Top Chef, FOX’s Master Chef, Netflix’s Is It Cake?, and more!).
The CCB Series Maple Chopping Block ($257.95 on JohnBoos.com) is the ultimate statement piece for your kitchen, and it’s as durable and high-quality as it is beautiful. Made in the US using ethically sourced Northern hard rock maple, the board measures 2 ¼ inches in thickness, plus it’s reversible and features recessed finger grips.
Like all John Boos products, with proper care and maintenance, this chopping block can last a truly long time while saving wear and tear on your knives. It’s also loveliest piece on which to serve cheese, fruit, crackers, and appetizers.
NEFT Vodka
Give the vodka enthusiast on your holiday party guest list the ultimate treat by stocking your bar with NEFT Vodka. Naturally smooth, NEFT Vodka is distilled in Austria using just two ingredients: non-GMO ancient grains of rye and mineral-rich Alpine spring water.
It’s perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks or in a great fall cocktail like an Apple Cider Moscow Mule or a White Peppermint Mocha Martini. Not only is it a superior vodka choice, but its distinctive barrel packaging keeps that vodka chilled for hours — so convenient! It also gives your home bar a modern, minimalist look that’s sure to draw the eye.
To purchase, visit Shop.NeftVodkaUS.com
Penelope Bourbon Four Grain
With its warm and rich flavors, bourbon is a quintessentially autumnal spirit. And this fall, you’ll want to fill your cup with Penelope Bourbon’s Four Grain ($39.99 on Shop.PenelopeBourbon.com). Hand-blended from three bourbon mash bills comprised of four grains (75% corn, 15% wheat, 7% rye, and 3% malted barley), it’s remarkably smooth and flavorful. With balanced notes of caramel, vanilla and light oak over hints of fruit and syrup, it brings just the right amount of warmth and richness to any cozy autumn moment. You can sip it neat by the fire pit or mix it into a fall cocktail like an Apple Cider Hot Toddy or a Maple Old Fashioned.
Tonight from 6 to 9 pm, Penelope Bourbon is hosting an event at Parlor Room in Austin featuring a special acoustic performance from Texan country artist William Beckmann. The event marks the release of Penelope Bourbon’s new co-branded bourbons, which have helped to raise over $500,000 in the fight against cancer. For more info, visit Shop.PenelopeBourbon.com
Burtran A31 Nano-Oxy HEPA 14 Air Purifier
From ragweed to mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander, allergens abound in central Texas come autumn. And we certainly don’t want to spend our time at home sneezing, blowing our noses, and grappling with red and itchy eyes! To improve the air quality in your home and breathe easy again, pick up the Burtran A31 Nano-Oxy HEPA 14 Air Purifier, which boasts medical-grade filtration. It captures 99.9% of microscopic pollutants through a HEPA 14 filter, the same standard trusted in hospitals, so it’s fantastic for people with allergies and anyone seeking cleaner, healthier indoor air.
And that’s not all! This award-winning air purifier releases air vitamins, otherwise known as negative oxygen ions, the same particles found in nature’s freshest environments such as along waterfalls, lakes, and coastlines. These NOIs (negative oxygen ions) effectively refresh your space and help to elevate your mood, reduce stress and support deeper sleep.
Ideal for spaces up to 1,360 square feet, Burtran’s air purifier features an intelligent digital display, real-time air quality tracking, and multi-stage filtration that removes smoke, odor, and VOCs such as formaldehyde and benzene (which can be released by cleaning products, paints, and so on).
The A31 Nano-Oxy HEPA 14 Air Purifier retails for $399.99 on Burtran.com and Amazon
