Springtime Beauty Essentials — As Seen on Denver7’s “Mile High Living”
Spring is in full swing, and today I had the pleasure of virtually visiting the team at Denver7’s “Mile High Living” with some of my product suggestions to help viewers update their beauty regimens. Make sure to watch the video (embedded above) and read on for details on these spring beauty essentials!
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta 2% BHA+ Breakout Treatment
As the weather warms up, we’ll likely want to simplify our beauty routines and adopting a less-is-more approach to makeup. But, in order to feel confident with just a touch of lightweight coverage, we need our skin to be as clear and healthy as possible. Enter the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta 2% BHA+ Breakout Solution ($38 at Sephora.com), a dermatologist-formulated, all-over acne treatment designed to address teenage, hormonal and adult acne.
The formula contains five acids that clear and prevent breakouts, decongest pores, and exfoliate skin. Foremost among them is salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that efficiently decongests clogged pores, decreases sebum production, gently exfoliates skin, and promotes cellular turnover. This powerful acne-fighting active is found at a 2% concentration. It’s then accompanied by azelaic acid, which helps to kill acne-causing bacteria; lactic acid, and alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates skin and promotes cellular renewal, leading to a smoother texture and more even skin tone; phytic acid, which helps to reduce the appearance of pores and brightens skin; and pyruvic acid, an alpha-keto acid commonly used to tackle acne, hyperpigmentation, and visible aging signs. These five powerful actives, then, work together to quickly clear up existing breakouts while safeguarding against future acnes bouts.
Unlike other acne treatments, the Alpha Beta 2% BHA+ Breakout Solution includes hydrating and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, cucumber water, radish root ferment, and turmeric to ensure skin never becomes overly dry. The result is healthy, clear, and balanced skin.
JUICE BEAUTY STEM CELLULAR SUPERGRAPE YOUTH RENEW SERUM & STEM CELLULAR CC CREAM SPF 30
Need an easy makeup routine for spring? Start with two complexion-perfecting products from natural and organic skincare and makeup brand Juice Beauty, known affectionately as the OG of clean beauty.
First, to nourish skin and create the perfect canvas for makeup application, reach for the Stem Cellular Supergrape Youth Renew Serum ($65 at JuiceBeauty.com and ULTA), which is rich in antioxidants and gives the skin a smoother and plumper appearance. This serum contains hyaluronic acid, arginine and jojoba esters, and it’s now infused with a rare Sagrantino Supergrape ingredient harvested on Juice Beauty’s own organic farm in California’s Sonoma County.
Then, to conceal blemishes and dark spots, even skin tone, and boost skin’s radiance, apply the Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30 ($39.50 at JuiceBeauty.com and ULTA). This lightweight cream gives you buildable, natural-looking coverage with a radiant finish, and it offers color correction and anti-aging benefits along with mineral SPF 30 protection.
Physicians Formula Butter Glow Bronzer + Blush
Looking to warm up your complexion after the long winter season? Pick up the Physicians Formula Butter Glow Bronzer + Blush ($13.99 at Target and Target.com) and start flaunting a sun-kissed glow!
This 2-in-1 product pairs the warmth of a luxurious bronzer with the luminous color of a blush. Both the bronzer and blush are infused with illuminating minerals that impart a subtle radiance, and they contain the brand’s proprietary Butter Blend — a mixture of fatty acid-rich cupuaçu, murumuru, and tucuma butters from the Amazon— to soften and nourish skin. Not only does this Butter Blend offer skincare benefits, but it gives the formula an ultra-creamy feel, so that the product glides onto skin easily and blends seamlessly.
You can apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks, then sweep your brush along the bronzer section to warm up your face. You can also also use the bronzer and blush shades as eyeshadow for monochromatic look!
Redken Acidic Color Gloss Heat Protection Leave-In Treatment
We all know that heat styling and UV rays can leave our strands dry, brittle, and more susceptible to damage and breakage. But there’s something else to consider: they can also fade and dull our hair color. The audacity, right?
Well, fear not: you can safeguard your hair color’s depth and vibrancy with Redken’s new Acidic Color Gloss Heat Protection Leave-In Treatment ($33 on Redken.com). This leave-in treatment spray features an Invisible Shield Technology that protects hair color from environmental stressors and heat up to 450 degrees. The ultra-acidic pH formula seals the cuticle, protecting hair from damage and preventing color from fading, thereby extending salon-grade color.
And since a gorgeous hair color can only be appreciated when strands are healthy and hydrated, this leave-in treatment also detangles, conditions, smooths strands, and amplifies hair’s natural shine.
Secret Whole Body Deodorant
Our underarms aren’t the only source of unpleasant odors — particularly on warm or humid days! To smell fresh from head-to-toe, check out the new Secret Whole Body Deodorant, which provides clinically-proven odor protection for up to 72 hours.
The gynecologist- and dermatologist-tested formula is made with intentional ingredients and can be used all over the body, including on intimate areas, providing 24/7 freshness from pits to bits. You can apply it to armpits, the under boob area, feet, and privates, so every nook and cranny of your body can smell nice and fresh!
Secret Whole Body Deodorant is free of aluminum, baking soda, dyes, parabens and phthalates, plus it goes on clear. Secret Whole Body Deodorant is available as a spray, stick and cream. Prices start at $12.99 at Walmart and mass retailers nationwide.
