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YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer

April 2, 2019 · Leave a Comment

It’s finally here!

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty debuted a Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer. It boasts Touche Eclat consistency with high pigment coverage.

ORIGINAL TOUCHE ECLAT IS NOT A CONCEALER

It is the beauty product every makeup artist loves. YSL Touche Eclat brightens up a dark under-eye. It hides imperfections and highlights the brow bone and lip line area. A dot blended under the nostrils lifts the face. But it doesn’t do everything.

As makeup artist Wayne Goss points out, YSL Touche Eclat is not a true concealer. This is especially so for under eye circles. It brightens but doesn’t hide well.

Read Style Chicks best use eclat article here for making the most out of this iconic highlighter.

When YSL announced a TE concealer, we obsessively checked YSLbeaute.com daily to see if it arrived yet. We gave it a test run in all kinds of lighting situations.

OUR EXPERIENCE WITH Touche Eclat HIGH COVER

It’s like your tried-and-true YSL Touche Eclat, but with concealing properties.

It promises extra pigment and buildable coverage, and it will not get cakey. YSL TE High Cover contains delicate eye skin-loving treating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine.

We love Hyaluronic and caffeine in an eye product. But what if these ingredients alter the beloved TE consistency?

We found the consistency to be smooth and silky. It is not the best coverage for red spots or acne, I do like it on the eye area. My circles are dark, it does not conceal as well as some concealers, but it is not detectable on my skin, which I love. The wear is not especially long-wearing, but the brightening effect seems to remain. It dries down enough so that mascara doesn’t run but it doesn’t highlight flakey or dry skin. The color runs similar to my current YSL shade, but darker. Both products in the photos below are in the shade Ivory, but the High Cover seems darker out of the tube and in application.

Ivory shade in YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic

YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic, both in the shade Ivory

OTHER YSL TE HIGH COVER FEATURES AND FACTS

Available in 16 shades, vanilla to ebony. Some shades are familiar, some new.

At YSL, you can get it monogrammed, but that takes an extra few days, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. But the next one we get, we are monogramming it with the date so we know when its’ time to reorder.

WHERE TO BUY IT

For now, find YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty for $35

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November 21, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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WHITENING SENSITIVE TEETH NATURALLY: Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste

September 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Many of our favorite drinks including coffee, tea and red wine can cause tooth staining or at least a yellow tinge. The term “Pearly whites” has been taken to a whole new level with teeth whitening procedures, whitening strips, and peroxide-based home tooth bleaching kits. But if you have sensitive teeth or gums, many of these whitening treatments are not viable for you. Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste removes stains and whitens teeth while fighting decay naturally even on the most sensitive of teeth.

Drink your favorite black teas and still have white teeth with Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste

SMPLY WHITE NATURAL CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE FEATURE OVERVIEW AT A GLANCE:

Whitens Teeth
Removes Stains
Fights Decay
Relieves Sensitivity
Cleans Teeth
Keeps Mouth Fresh
No questions asked money back guarantee

ABOUT SMPLY WHITE NATURAL CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE

Smply White is a Bamboo Charcoal Toothpaste that uses natural ingredients to gently clean teeth and it tastes of naturally derived mint. Many tooth whitening products work quickly but can erode tooth enamel in the process, especially products with potent levels of peroxide based gels. Even if the tooth enamel is not eroded, gums can be irritated and treatments can leave temporary tell-tale white stains on the gums. Smply White is made with a careful formulation that naturally whitens teeth without causing irritation or sensitivity to gums or teeth, and most importantly, no erosion of tooth enamel occurs. Smply White is intended for daily use to replace your regular non-whitening toothpaste to fight staining and remove stains.

HOW IT REMOVES TOUGH STAINS FROM COFFEE, TEA & WINE

While there are several types of charcoal toothpaste and powdered charcoal remedies commercially available, Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste uses a Premium Bamboo activated carbon that is twice as potent as that found in competitor products. It easily removes difficult stains from coffee, tea, and other tooth-staining drinks like wine and colas.

Smply White Natural Toothpaste removes stains from coffee, black tea, espresso, red wine and chocolate

MY EXPERIENCE WITH SMPLY WHITE NATURALÂ CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE

I’m a heavy coffee and tea drinker and while my teeth don’t have deep stains, my teeth aren’t naturally very white, so they tend to look somewhat dingy and make me look older if I don’t consistently use a tooth whitening product. I do get staining near the gum line and in between my teeth. Unfortunately, most whitening products are too harsh for my teeth and gums to use them consistently. I am not giving up coffee anytime soon, so the idea of a natural whitening product interests me.

Directions for use are simple and easy to follow, even children can use Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste

TASTE & SMELL

Smply White tastes and smells pretty good, a naturally minty taste like a real mint sprig, not a gritty chemically artificial mint. I could smell the mint before the tube was even open!

Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste comes with a safety seal and smells and tastes like fresh mint

THE TOOTHPASTE ITSELF

The toothpaste is pitch black and shiny with a slightly different texture than typical toothpaste, there is a smoother grit to it, it is not detectable to the taste or on the tongue.

It doesn’t take much to effectively work, a pea-size dollop is all that is necessary, which is nice, because then the 3.5-ounce tube lasts a long time, making it even more cost-effective than many non-whitening kinds of toothpaste I typically purchase at the drug store.

Just a pea-sized amount is enough to remove tough stains and clean teeth

As an aside, the toothpaste does not make that gunky dried goo flakes that traditional kinds of toothpaste tend to do, and there are no clumps or lumps.

DOES THE CHARCOAL STAIN OR LEAVE A RESIDUE?

As one would expect from using a black charcoal, the mouth has a foamy black soot like look while brushing, but does rinse away clean without any grit after washing out your mouth.

The toothpaste washes away clean and doesn’t stain the sink after use. It is much neater and cleaner to use a charcoal powder, there’s no extra clean-up to using Smply White toothpaste over any other toothpaste, which is impressive for a charcoal product.

IT IS MESSY TO USE?

Like any toothpaste, charcoal toothpaste can stain your clothing. But if you are interested in a charcoal tooth whitening solution, this is by far the cleanest and easiest way to get the power of charcoal cleansing without messy powder getting all over your mouth, face, and bathroom countertop and sink. It is also much more gentle that direct charcoal powder that can be too abrasive to the teeth.

This easy to use Charcoal formula does not stain sink basins or bathroom countertops, there are no messy powders

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

My teeth feel very smooth and clean after use, and have a nice sheen to them, they look like they just had a professional cleaning.

GENERAL IMPRESSIONS

In less than a week, my teeth had a more even appearance and brighter look with less staining and discoloration, especially the staining between teeth that is often difficult for whitening strips to reach, as well as significant stain removal at the base of my teeth near the gumline, which I normally have to avoid with peroxide treatments or can’t reach with a whitening strip. The dingy look disappeared and has stayed away with twice a day brushing with Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste, with no irritation.

Twice a day brushing with Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste leads to a bright white, healthy smile!

THE COMPANY BEHIND SMPLY WHITE

A growing brand that is growing, but holds the level of care of a boutique brand. For example, the owner personally inspects every single tube of toothpaste for quality and offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and customer support, which impresses me for a product that sells for less than $10. They also made sure in developing their formula that the toothpaste tastes good and is pleasant to use.

CONCLUSION

Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste offers natural, safe tooth whitening even to those with sensitive teeth and gums using the natural power of charcoal.

I also like that Smply White doesn’t just whiten teeth but also addresses dental care by fighting tooth decay and keeping my mouth fresh and free of plaque. I am often reluctant to use whitening toothpaste that only whitens but doesn’t offer meaningful tooth care benefits. With Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste, you get both.

No need to forsake your morning coffee or give up the health benefits of drinking tea or red wine for the sake of whiter teeth, now you can have both with daily, natural, effective Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073NQG8D9

Smply White Natural Charcoal Toothpaste whitens teeth naturally without irritation

Style Chicks received Smply White Natural Toothpaste in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Luxe Hair Conditioning: Allurials Fragrance-Free Conditioner

May 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment

There are many luxe hair conditioners that make hair soft, shiny and strong but are naturally or artificially fragrant. Unfortunately, there are few unscented conditioners that are also effective, especially for colored hair. If you need fragrance-free hair care, options are limited. We love Allurials Fragrance Free Conditioner, an unscented conditioner containing the quality of natural ingredients found in high-end conditioners including Jojoba, Coconut Oil, Avocado, Argan Oil, Aloe Vera and other natural hair nourishing goodness.

Allurials Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner contains a rich cocktail of organic, natural superfood ingredients for hair and scalp

WHY THE NEED FOR UNSCENTED HAIR CARE

The scent of your conditioner lingers on hair, even subtly, after use. This is wonderful if you like the scent, but for those with allergies, or a preference for only using their own perfumed scent, or for whatever reason you or a partner needs your hair to remain fragrance-free, hair care options become limited. Many of the luxe hair conditioners that are highly effective have moderate to heavy scent due to added fragrance or they contain ingredients that have a strong natural aroma.Â And, some men just want quality hair conditioners without a perfumed scent.

UNSCENTED OPTIONS

It becomes difficult to find quality unscented hair care. While there are some no or low scent hair care products lines amongst drug store brands, many find the only real feature of these products is that they are unscented, they generally are not very hydrating. And a lower price point, they rarely have a meaningful quantity of quality moisturizing ingredients. Even at a higher price point, including amongst brands that are known to be allergy friendly, there are limited options within their fragrance-free haircare.

ALLURIALS FRAGRANCE-FREE HAIR CONDITIONER

Allurials is indeed unscented. Not just devoid of added fragrance, but my fussy nose finds no detectable scent. Suitable for men and women, it is hydrating to hair and scalp with some amazing ingredients

INGREDIENTS

Several Superfoods can be seen in the list of organic and natural ingredients in Allurials Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner, providing benefit to both scalp and the hair.

Full of organic and natural ingredients like Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera to feed the hair and scalp

Silk Peptides and Pea Peptides aid the structure of the hair. Pea Peptides minimize UV damage to the scalp. Pea Peptides contain Lysine, important for hair growth promotion at the follicular level and sebum production regulation, which decreases with age. Pea Peptides absorb easily.
Argan oil when massaged into the scalp aids in stimulating the hair follicles for stimulated hair growth.
Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats so it can penetrate the hair follicle. It fills in the cracks and damage to bare spots on the hair shaft, especially on chemically-treated or color-treated hair. Jojoba has a very similar structure to sebum, replacing the natural oils the scalp needs to stay healthy. Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to hair. Jojoba is also a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients.
Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves texture
Coconut oil is extremely popular in hair care, and for good reason. It helps hair retain protein and moisture. Protein loss is what makes hair look damaged. Coconut Oil within a conditioner is easier to wash out than straight Coconut Oil application.
Flaxseed Oil is high in Omega-3s, Flaxseed is a superfood for hair. It helps reduce hair loss.
Kernel Oil is a deep hair conditioner that is also beneficial for the scalp and is packed with nourishing vitamins for hair.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice feeds hair with essential nutrients, it also makes hair smooth, soft and shiny. Aloe Vera has a type of enzyme that repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. A healthy scalp means optimal hair growth.
Linseed Oil is helpful for hair damaged by environmental factors and styling tools. High in Omega 3s, Linseed helps hair when massaged into the roots of the hair.

Contains natural ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil and Avocado

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

This is a very thick, creamy conditioner, almost a concentrated consistency like a thick moisturizer but not as thick as a buttercream.

I was excited to see many of the ingredients contained within this conditioner, as they have been successful on my hair when used in DIY hair mask tutorials, such as Coconut Oil. But when used directly on the hair, many of these ingredients are often difficult to rinse out because they are so emollient and oily. However, within this conditioner, I found them to rinse cleanly.

Allurials Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner contains rich organic ingredients like Coconut Oil, Aloe and Avocado but it still rinses away clean with no residue

APPLICATION AND USE

It required less Allurials conditioner to coat my hair than I tend to use with some other brands. And it soaked in quickly.

A dollop of Allurials is all that is needed

TIP: Rub it between wet palms to fully emulsify it, like you would for a good, thick facial moisturizer like Creme de la Mer.

Rub the creamy conditioner between your fingers before applying to hair

Then I coated my hair and even my scalp and massaged it into my hair so it could absorb. It made for a good scalp massage. It did not feel as slippery or gooey as conditioners typically feel while in the hair, it felt more like a hair styling cream. It also seemed to sink into my hair instead of staying on the surface.

There really is no scent. Even lots of hypoallergenic brands have a scent, albeit light and non-irritating. I smelled nothing.

Since it was not a slippery coating sitting on the surface of my hair, it was difficult to assess when I considered the conditioner washed out of my hair when rinsing. Because of this, I took a bit longer to rinse out than some conditioners, but it was still much less time to rinse out than when I use any of these natural items directly on my hair, such as washing out Coconut Oil or an Avacado hair mask. It did wash out completely and cleanly however without leaving a residue.

VERDICT:

My hair felt strong and hydrated, even my dry ends felt smoother. My scalp felt good and my hair looked shiny and was soft after use.

Because it is not scented, I can even use Allurials Fragrance-Free Conditioner in my hair overnight and wash it out in the morning without getting signs of fragrance irritation such as puffy eyes or a sniffly nose. It does not stain my pillowcase. Â This makes it also useful as a pre-poo hair treatment and it is creamy enough to stay put as a deep conditioning hair mask if it is combed into hair while exercising or watching a movie.

Suitable for both men and women who want a luxe moisturizing conditioner with no fragrance or scent, Allurials Fragrance-Free Conditioner provides superfood benefits to the hair and scalp for healthier hair.

Find Allurials Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L0Y7XJA

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Style Chicks received Allurials Fragrance-Free Hair Conditioner in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Save Your Skin from Sugar Cravings: Seynani’s Sugar Blocker

May 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment

We’ve all done it: tired, stressed, hangry, over-worked or eating our feelings, we go on a carb or sugar snack binge. What begins as just one or two cookies as a small snack leads to polishing off a bunch. There’s a brief energy rush and then a crash. Want to break the sugar craving habit? Seynani’s Sugar Blocker can help. Seynani’s Sugar Blocker is an all-natural spray that curbs sugar cravings to reduce unhealthy sugar intake.

Senyani Sugar Blocker stops sugar cravings

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker naturally, safely and immediately stops sugar cravings and tastes like peppermint!

THE IMPACT OF SUGAR ON BEAUTY & HEALTH

Sugar-binges don’t just cause an energy crash, they’re a beauty disaster. Overconsumption of sugar results in inflammation which is the big enemy of the skin.

Inflammation causes premature skin aging both by disrupting collagen production and subtly stretching the skin, both result in sagging and wrinkles. In effect, excessive sugar intake can undo some of the progress made by topical anti-aging skin care products. Excessive sugar can disrupt sleep and often results in weight gain.

Some people have increased breakouts when eating too much sugar. Cutting back on sugary foods often leads to better skin and increased energy levels.

But forsaking sugary sweets is not so easy, is it? Even if you’re just trying to drop a few pounds, the sugar habit is a tough one to break.

ABOUT SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker Oral Spray is an all-natural, gluten-free, Non-GMO, non-stimulant sugar blocker. It works immediately to end a sugar craving and can stop the sugar binge cycle. It works for both natural and artificial sweeteners.

HOW SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER WORKS

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker works two ways, it blocks the taste buds’ receptors ability to taste sugar, reducing the cyclical craving nature of over-indulging in sugar. It also blocks the absorption of sugar consumed within the intestine. Third, it reduces some of the inflammation sugar causes in the body.

The long-term benefit is by tricking the taste buds not taste the sugar, it ends the sugar craving cycle. Without the sugar in your tasty sugary snack, snacks quickly lose their appeal and the craving for sugar is lost. You might as well be eating something healthy if you can’t taste the sugar. This makes the transition to sugar reduction easier.

How Seynani’s Sugar Blocker works

SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER INGREDIENTS

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker contains all natural ingredients:

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract comes from a shrubby plant in India and has a variety of medicinal uses. It decreases the absorption of sugar from the intestine and regulates glucose levels in the bloodstream.
Peppermint Oil is used for fresher breath and fighting cavities. It’s also an anti-inflammatory that helps fight stress, raise energy levels and elevate a good mood.
Holy Basil, A.K.A. Hot Basil, is an anti-oxidant plant from India used in Ayurvedic medicine for stress relief, inflammation reduction as well as a variety of ailments ranging from cold to a headache to diabetes and asthma. Holy basil has a peppery taste that is often used in stir-fry dishes and spicy soups.

Ingredients include Peppermint and Holy Basil Extract, which has a light peppery taste.

TESTING SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER

I tend to get late night sugar cravings, and cravings when I am studying or working long hours on a project. So to test out Seynani’s Sugar Blocker, I tried some of my sugary favorites to see if it Seynani’s Sugar Blocker worked on preventing me from feeling like polishing off an entire sleeve of Oreos or a fun size bag of Peanut Butter cups.

DIRECTIONS:Â Spray Seynani’s Sugar Blocker on the tongue.

SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER: THE TASTE

The Peppermint is the most detectable ingredient, with a touch of the pepper taste from the hot basil. The result is sort of a less sweet, fresh Peppermint leaf smell and taste, slightly tangy from the pepper, but not hot.

It tastes like Peppermint with a tangy dash of pepper

It tastes and smells like peppermint leaf with a tangy dash of pepper

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker was easy to use while working at my desk and curtailed my absent-minded snacking when on the computer.

SEYNANI’S SUGAR BLOCKER: THE TEST

As it directs, I sprayed Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker in my mouth and then tried a few sugary items that are my go-to sugar cravings: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Oreos, ice cream, glazed pastry, and cookies, and for good measure, a very sugary soda, and a diet soda with artificial sweeteners.

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker impairs sugar taste buds from tasting sweetness on all kinds of sugary snacks

The results of this experiment were interesting: I was surprised how lackluster and even bad many sugary snacks taste in the absence of being able to taste the sweetness of the sugar. The soda tasted downright awful when I couldn’t taste the whopping 6 teaspoons of sugar per serving it takes to make cola taste good. Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker also blocks the artificial sweetener taste in diet soda, which quelled my mid-afternoon slump soda craving. Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker makes it much easier to exchange out having a vending machine soda in the afternoon for a healthy cup of green tea for extra energy at work.

Seynani's Sugar Blocker works on natural and artificial sweeteners, such as in diet soda.

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker works on natural and artificial sweeteners, such as are found in diet soda.

Then I tested with my personal sugary Kryptonite: homemade Raspberry Linzer Tarts. To my surprise, while I could normally all but inhale one or more of these confectionery sugar laden almond and raspberry delights in one sitting, I didn’t even feel like finishing my tart once the sugary sweetness was not so detectable.

Senyani's even curbed my craving for my personal favorite, Linzer Tart Cookies!

Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker even curbed my craving for my personal favorite, homemade Linzer Tart Cookies!

CONCLUSION

A tasty peppermint flavor with no side effects, Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker offers the ability to modify a bad sugar craving habit naturally. It easily fits into a pocket, bag or desk drawer, conveniently keep Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker with you when you know you are most likely to succumb to a sugar binge.

What I especially like about Seynani’sÂ Sugar Blocker is an occasional or small sugary treat becomes just that, a treat in moderation, not an unhealthy, skin-aging, weight-gaining, unstoppable sugar fest driven by a sugary craving. Since you take SeynaniÂ Sugar Blocker only when you want to, you control how often you enjoy sweet treats and only to the extent you feel is best for your skin, weight, and health needs.

Seynani’s Sugar Blocker is all-natural, tasty and easy to use

Find Seynani’s Sugar Blocker Oral Spray at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BC45L7.

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Style Chicks received the Seynani’s Sugar Blocker Oral Spray in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.