September 14, 2018
by Julia DiNardo
I hate to be dramatic, but my hair has really been through hell for the past year. It never became thick and voluptuous, as pregnancy purportedly brings, but in fact became quite dry and…average looking at best. I then found out that my scalp had developed dermatitis, and for the final punch, post-pregnancy is that it is now dull, lifeless, and falls out in fistfuls. Sounds like too much to deal with, right? It certainly has been a bit of a nightmare, but I’ve been hopeful that soon, I will resemble my formal hair self with the help of Vitabrid C¹² Scalp Shampoo.
This formula not only promotes scalp health but works to prevent hair loss and boost volume and shine. Vitamin C is the star ingredient, delivered via a patented system that allows the vitamin to penetrate the scalp over and over for up to 12 hours. The shampoo also includes seven other natural extracts to protect, calm, and moisturize the scalp. It’s free of silicone (why is this even in hair products to begin with?!), parabens, and sulfates, and truly works well with sensitive skin, an issue that can arise (along with insane itchiness) when dealing with scalp issues. The first plan of attack when it comes to correcting hair woes is establishing a healthy scalp, and there’s no better approach than finding a fantastic shampoo, such as the Vitabrid C¹² Scalp Shampoo, for the job!
Vitabrid C¹² Scalp Shampoo retails for $32 at Barneys New York.
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received a sample for editorial consideration.
August 16, 2018
by Julia DiNardo
Cetaphil has launched some great new products lately, but there are three in particular that I’m simply raving about: Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub (around $8.47), Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream (around $8.59), and the Ultra Gentle Body Wash ($7.99).
Let’s start by discussing the scrub: it’s gentle enough that you can use it on your face daily, as the name implies, but possesses the tiniest granules, nearly invisible to the eye, to help promote circulation and cell turnover without any abrasion. It’s great for all skin types, including those of us who have THE most sensitive of them all.
Next up is the eye cream: it makes sense for a brand that is so conscious of skin concerns and issues of all kinds to create a product for the most delicate area of them all – your eyes! This gel-cream is not surprisingly, super safe for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes, in a formula that absorbs with the quick power of a gel, but hydrates like a cream. Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture while Vitamins E & B3 work to soothe and soften around the eyes. If you’ve ever had an eye cream that burned, tingled, and/or made your eyes water, something wasn’t quite right. It’s time to give it another try with an intensively moisturizing, non-irritating formula such as this one!
Last, just like how the eye cream seems to be a natural progression for the Cetaphil brand, so does a body wash! I love the fresh citrus aroma of the new wash, but you can also opt for a fragrance-free version. Both contain aloe vera and Vitamin B5, are dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, and ready to be applied to the most dry and easily irritated skin.
It’s now easier than ever to let your skin lead its best life with Cetaphil taking the reins!
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received a sample for editorial consideration.
August 13, 2018
by Julia DiNardo
Summertime is glorious, but all of the heat and sun exposure can certainly indicate some major shine time for your skin. Arriving in the nick of time is the IT Cosmetics CC+ Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40; just when you think the CC couldn’t do more for you…it continues to amaze with a poreless finish full coverage cream AND anti-aging serum! A Sephora exclusive, this long-lasting, lovely CC comes in 12 shades and still provides substantial SPF coverage at an SPF of 40, while concealing and brightening your skin at once.
So what’s in it to make it THIS fabulous, you may ask? For starters, it includes charcoal, colloidal clay, and Moroccan lava clay to rid of excess oil and reduce shine, tea tree extract to treat and dry blemishes, plus hyaluronic acid, peptides, and hydrolyzed collagen to retain moisture in the skin. Developed with plastic surgeons and suitable for all skin types, there’s truly so much to love about this color-correcting product, with my favorite being the ability to combine a few steps into one application!
The IT Cosmetics CC+ Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 is available starting now for $38 for the 1.08 oz tube at Sephora, Sephora.com, and ItCosmetics.
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received a sample for editorial consideration.
August 10, 2018
by Julia DiNardo
At this point in my life, I have yet to be “razor loyal,” which in essence, means that I’ve tried quite a variety of different brands and have never consistently settled on one that I’m truly dedicated to. If you don’t believe me, you can bear witness to a drawer in the bathroom that has become a razor handle graveyard of sorts. This brings me to the BIC Soleil Balance Razors, which come in a pack of two and are considered to be disposable after they’ve run their course (aka no handle leftovers).
These are by far, the easiest, nicest disposable razors I’ve ever used! The moisture bar with Shea butter means I can use it without having to apply shaving cream, and as I am short on time these days, every second of time I gain back is a win in my book! I hate to say it but I think I’m now spoiled with the ease of the flexible blades and moisture bar for an ultra smooth shave!
The BIC Soleil Balance Razor comes in a two-pack and is available for $5.99 at mass merchandise food and drug stores such as Target.
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily received a sample for editorial consideration.
