CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

 Darlings, Happy Halloween! Check out these frighteningly fabulous beauty products! ☠

Don’t let your under eyes be the SCARIEST thing this spooky season! 👻
Though your costume says otherwise, you can brighten, correct, and save with Dr. Brandt Dark Circles Correcting Eye Duo. Clinically shown to brighten, hydrate, and improve texture in just two weeks, this duo helps restore a refreshed and youthful look, both instant and long-term:
🎃 The 24/7 Retinol Eye Cream uses time-released encapsulated retinol, Ruby Crystal Complex, and Hydra-Balance technology to fade discoloration, smooth wrinkles, and strengthen the delicate eye area. 🎃 The No More Baggage Gel instantly tightens and depuffs using a powerful blend of peptides, caffeine, and plant extracts.
Use the eye cream morning and night, then apply No More Baggage for an extra lifted, awakened finish, perfect for under your (Halloween) makeup. 

Timeline Mito-Biotic™ Gentle Cleanser deeply cleanses and renews skin without drying, this cream transforms into a luxurious foaming mousse to remove long-wear makeup and impurities while protecting the natural lipid barrier.

YSL Beauty Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette Shade 400 Babylon Roses, at yslbeauty.com.
Which of these scary good gems will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC's Prime Day Beauty Bonanza!

Darlings, get ready for some divine deals on CC's preferred beauty products in celebration of Prime Day (October 7, 2025 and beyond)!

Dr. Brandt: 40% OFF skincare best-sellers and select kits, including the cult-favorite Eye Puffiness & Fatigue Duo, pictured here, which includes No More Baggage Eye De-Puffing Gel + Fatigue Fighting Eye Gel

Timeline Mito-Biotic Gentle Cleanser, deeply cleanse and renew skin without drying, this cream transforms into a luxurious foaming mousse to remove makeup and impurities.
Prime Day Deals:
1) New Timeline Skincare 10/7 & 10/8: 20% off all!
2) Timeline Mitopure Urolithin A Supplement Softgels, Gummies and Powder: 40% off 10/7 & 10/8

 C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cleanser No. 1161
Prime Day Deals:
1) 20% off on 10/8: Village Perfumer (Coconut, Rosemary Mint, Lime Coriander, Grapefruit) and Lemon Body Cleanser and Body Lotions
2) 15% off 10/7-10/8: all Salve Trios (Rose Trio, Lavender Trio, Sakura Trio, Assorted Trio-Rose, Lav, Sakura, Assorted Trio-Apple, Herbal Mint, Coco Vanilla)

KMS Thermashape Quick Blow Dry, for a faster, easier, healthier blow dry. Accelerates dry time, reduces friction and protects hair from heat while conditioning.
Prime Day Deal:
KMS: 25% Off HAIRPLAY MOLDING PASTE, THERMASHAPE QUICK BLOW DRY, HAIRPLAY STYLING GEL, CURLUP CONTROL CREME, HAIRPLAY DRY TEXTURE SPRAY, HAIRPLAY PLAYABLE TEXTURE 

Color Wow: 30% OFF SITEWIDE (25% off Extra Mist-Ical Shine Spray), with the viral Dream Coat Supernatural Spray (above) leading the lineup!

Kerasilk Smoothing Mask, infused with Shea Oil, this vegan formula intensely conditions and nourishes for exceptional frizz control, beautiful shine & long-lasting manageability!
Prime Day Deal:
25% Off Strengthening, Smoothing Mask, Activating Scalp Foundation, Exfoliating Scalp Pre-Wash,Recovery Mask and Flyaway Wand

More Prime Day Deals: 
 💋Enhanse skincare: 25% off entire catalogue!
 💋Fairy Tales hair care: 20% off DETROYALTRIO (Tangle Tamer Trio) & 20% off CQROYALTRIO (Curly-Q Trio)
 💋No Makeup Makeup: 20% off Foundation Duo and 15% off everything else!
 💋Proraso: 20% off Coarse Beard (Red) Shave collection, Wood & Spice Beard collection (all single products and sets) and Exfoliating Beard Paste and Facial Scrub
 💋Goldwell: 25% Off Dualsenses products

Happy shopping, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products & Deals!

Darlings, happy Labor Day weekend! CC's sharing her beauty best bets for the swan song of summer along with some divine Dr. Brandt deals!

Dr. Brandt’s Summer Friday Deals!

3-Step Brightening Protocol: $99 ($258 value) 

No code needed: kit is usually $148: extra $49 off ONLY on August 29th

Dr. Brandt is also offering 10% off these kits with code SUMMERFRIDAY5: 

Mommy Wake Up Kit  

Hyperpigmentation & Melasma Duo

Dark Circles Correcting Eye Duo

Jen Hatmaker’s Favorites Face and Neck Lifting Duo

Eye lifting & Brightening Duo

Depuffing & Pore Refining Duo

REWIND Youth Boost Bakuchiol Serum from BYOS (Bring Your Own Skin), for the results of retinol without the irritation! Powered by bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative that’s redefining skincare, it smooths, firms, and brightens without stickiness, redness, or sensitivity. Think of it as retinol’s gentler (but just as effective) upgrade!

Why It Works:

- Stimulates Collagen: Supports collagen I, III, and IV for firmer, more youthful-looking skin

- Smooths & Evens Tone: Improves texture, roughness, and hyperpigmentation

- Defends Against Damage: Antioxidant-rich to protect against environmental stressors

- Gentle on All Skin Types: No redness, no peeling, no dryness

Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Antioxidant Cleansing Oil,  at earthharbor.com.

Too Faced Lip  Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss in People Pleaser, at revolve.com.

Care-ĕ-On Layover Lip Mask delivers instant hydration no matter where your holiday weekend takes you. A hydrating blend of shea butter and moringa seed oil with a refreshing yuzu flavor for nourished lips anytime, anywhere!
Which of these awesome items will you add to your beauty regimen?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC's loving at the moment!

Bubble Talk Back Lip Serum, a skincare-meets-makeup hybrid that looks like a gloss but performs like a treatment. This plush serum features Squalane, Vitamin E, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avocado Oil, and Shea Butter, delivering a burst of hydration in shades Loud & Clear (high gloss!) or Watermelon (sheer pink tint): CC-tested & approved skincare that looks as good as its feels! Bonus? Sleek, small shape - fits in the palm of your hand or the pocket of your skort, think: AirPods case.

ATTITUDE™ Super leaves Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner Duo: formulated with 97.9% ingredients of natural origin, repair and strengthen dry and damaged hair with the Nourishing vegan shampoo and conditioner duo. ATTITUDE™ is revolutionizing the beauty industry with clean, performance-proven products in eco-innovative packaging. Everything’s EWG VERIFIED™, PETA certified, and formulated with advanced naturally derived ingredients to deliver the best for both body and planet. 

Vacation Brand Orange Gelée SPF 30 body sunscreen, at revolve.com.

Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Body Mist, at revolve.com.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Purifying Cleanser, a deep-cleansing, non-drying gel with salicylic acid and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Purifies and dissolves excess oil, residue, and sebum. Exfoliates dead skin cells and helps minimize the appearance of pores and reduce shine. A CC go-to!
Which of these awesome items will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, this is no joke (although it is April Fool's Day)! Ring in the new month in chic spring style with CC's current beauty best bets!

Darlings, pucker up, with care.ē.on’s Layover Lip Mask, an ultra-hydrating, nourishing balm which comes with the seal of approval from model Madison Headrick! It’s the perfect on-the-go treatment for lips, packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and moringa seed oil, plus a hydrating, yummy yuzu flavor!

Perfect One FOCUS Smooth Cleansing Balm, a 5-in-1 formula which acts as makeup remover, cleanser, exfoliator, massage balm and moisturizer—all in one effortless step! Powered by Nano-Cleansing Technology, it melts away even waterproof makeup without stripping, while Fermented Pearl Extract, Vitamin C, and Proteoglycan brighten, hydrate, and nourish skin. The result? A deep, yet gentle cleanse with a spa-like feel – no residue, no dryness, just perfectly balanced skin.

Hello Sunday The One That's A Serum SPF 45 Hydrating Serum has you covered with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection beyond the sun's harmful rays-- the things that can cause visible signs of early aging.  It’s packed with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Apple Extract promote skin smoothing and maintain skin’s elasticity. Whilst Vitamin C brightens, evens tone, and tackles the primary culprits behind dark spots. Easily blendable, these drops leave skin hydrated and radiant, never greasy-- making it easy to incorporate SPF into your daily skincare and makeup routine! 

Kerasilk Flyaway Wand for On-the-Go Frizz Control. This instant-effect vegan gel formula comes in a compact, easy-to-use mascara bottle and acts as a styling hybrid: it controls frizz, tames flyaways and provides a quick boost of moisture. For use on hair and brows!
Which of these awesome items catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, get an auspicious start to the month by caring for YOU: mind, soul, body, hair and skin!

Pili Ani Self-Care Night Recovery Oil, a luxurious overnight treatment that hydrates, calms irritation, reduces redness and prevents breakouts. Wake up to balanced, revitalized and radiant skin with its soothing botanical blend. Pili Ani, a Filipino skincare brand newly launched in the US, is the only brand that harnesses the power of Pili Active Oil, a proprietary ingredient blending both Pili and Elemi oils. Sourced from the Pili fruit, Pili oil has the highest source of Vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, making it incredibly nourishing. Pili Oil deeply penetrates skin, locking in moisture without a greasy feel. It protects against free radicals and environmental pollutants while repairing and reversing skin damage, leaving your skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing!

Bubble Skincare First Class Oil Cleanser quickly and easily breaks down oil-based products (like makeup & SPF!) and excess oil buildup. This lightweight formula soothes skin and transforms into a milky texture when rinsed. The end result is luxuriously soft, smooth, and makeup-free skin. 

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, one of CC's anti-frizz blowout go-to products. Simply spritz on damp hair and style as desired!

John Frieda Frizz Ease Smooth Operator Blowout Spray (which recently went viral on TikTok!) features a Humidity Shield Complex that forms an invisible barrier, protecting hair from environmental stressors that cause frizz and thermal damage up to 450⁰F/230⁰C. Infused with keratin, Frizz Ease Smooth Operator delivers a mirror-like shine, while the non-greasy formula ensures hair stays light and voluminous. The best part - the benefits last for up to three washes! Simply apply to towel-dried hair, comb through evenly and blow-dry for a sleek, long-lasting style.

John Frieda Frizz Ease ULTRAfiller+ Hair Density Scalp Serum targets fine, thinning hair at the roots by nourishing the scalp with a potent blend of ingredients including Biotin to strengthen hair, Peptides to optimize follicle activity and caffeine to stimulate roots, promoting density and thickness. Moreover, rosemary essence makes the application process a relaxing and rejuvenating experience!
Which of these awesome items will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... BeautyStat!

Darlings, CC is super excited to spotlight BeautyStat, the leading black-owned, science-driven skincare brand created by cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, who has over 20 years of expertise. As the first and only chemist-founded beauty brand with a pure, potent, proprietary, and triple-patented stabilized Vitamin C product, BeautyStat has led the way for other black beauty brands in the industry. 

As the first and only chemist-founded beauty brand with a pure, potent, proprietary, and triple-patented stabilized Vitamin C product, BeautyStat has led the way for other black beauty brands in the industry. 

The brand isn’t just dermatologist-approved—it’s chemist-created. Robinson’s expertise in chemistry and skincare ingredients is the foundation of every product, using the best ingredients to improve skin health.
Here are CC's tried, tested and LOVED BeautyStat picks, all at beautystat.com:

BeautyStat Univeral C Eye Perfector. This dark circle reducing cream is a daily eye-brightening treatment formulated with 5% L-ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), CMH Repair Complex and optical diffusers to instantly brighten and blur imperfections and diminish the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.

Universal Microbiome Barrier Balancing Cleanser, a gentle, foaming cleanser that removes makeup and grime, leaving behind an invisible shield that supports the skin's microbiome to protect and promote a healthy, radiant glow.

Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream. This 24-hour hydrating probiotic barrier cream is a unique, light-as-air daily moisturizer packed full of probiotics, hyaluronic acid and ceramides that help revitalize dull, dehydrated skin.
Which of these BeautyStat skincare all-stars will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Chic Self-Care!

Darlings, during the hectic holiday season, be sure to take care of YOU while treating the loved ones in your life. Snap up some of CC's faves for yourself and everyone on your gifting list: 

Cleanse: Pharmaceris T Deeply Cleansing Face Cleansing Foam, ideal for CC's oily-combination skin, prone to blackheads and blemishes.

Whether for travel or for your staycation, hydrate: Care-e-on En Route Essentials 5 piece kit, which includes: TSA-friendly zipper pouch, Layover Lip Mask, In the Clouds Facial Mist, Hydroboost Highdrating Pads & Flying Highdration Mask.

Nourish with comfort food: Dumpling Daughter Bun Bundles delivered to your door!

Rest & relax: Lavanila House of Vanilla candle set

Smokey eye vibes: Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Sequin Green, a khaki green with golden sparkle, at victoriabeckhambeauty.com.

Get glass skin: Oliviaumma Glass Skin Tanghulu Strawberry and Tangerine Serum, rich in Vitamin C from strawberries and tangerines and packed with Vitamins A, B, and E. This serum revitalizes, energizes, and brightens skin!

Luxuriate: Molton Brown Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver Bath & Shower Gel: it’s always summer with this enlivening body wash; ease into a relaxed yet refined ritual with a steam of freshly squeezed clementine, green fig leaves and the rich, smoky accent of sustainably grown Bourbon vetiver.

Stay cool: Hot Girl Pearls Midnight Chicklet Cooling Bracelet: freezable chicklet beads provide instant cooling relief to your inner wrist - a key pulse point - to help lower your body temperature. A workout wonder!

 Smell amazing: Phlur Moonstone Hair and Body Mist, at revolve.com.

Have a perfect pout: Givenchy Beauty Rose Perfecto Tinted Liquid Lip Balm No. 220 Feeling Pink, at givenchybeauty.com.
Which of these amazing items catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Dr. Brandt Skincare!

Darlings, happy Friday! Nourish yourself this weekend and beyond with CC's skincare secret: Dr. Brandt Integrative Dermatology, founded in 1995 by Dr. Fredric Brandt. Dr. Brandt's love of skincare started at Sloan-Kettering, where he specialized in the research and treatment of leukemia, using natural elements to fight against the growth of cancer. Green tea, vitamin A and vitamin C, effectively utilized in patient care under Dr. Brandt’s expert eye, became the basis of his future skincare line.

Here a few of CC's preferred products from the range:

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Luminizer Primer, a lightweight silky cream that creates a glowing, flawless complexion, blurs the look of pores and imperfections, and provides a smooth canvas for foundation and makeup application. Ideal for clients (like CC!) concerned with enlarged pores, lack of radiance, and texture imperfections.  

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Texture Perfecting Kit (now 30% off!) 
Polish like a pro with these anti-aging exfoliators for the face, body -- inspired by in-office microdermabrasion procedures thanks to double exfoliation!
Contains:
1. RENEWING AGE-DEFYING FACE EXFOLIATOR: a lightweight cream that buffs away dead skin cells, softens texture, nourishes, soothes skin and protects from free radicals
2. BODY POLISHING EXFOLIATOR: removes dead surface skin cells, improves the look of bumps and rough patches, polishes, smooths and moisturizes for baby soft skin
3. SMOOTHING LIP SCRUB: polishes and conditions dry, flaky lips to enhance their appearance, preparing them for color application

Dr. Brandt Hydro Biotic overnight hydrating face mask, a light gel cream that hydrates deeply, locks in moisture for up to 72 hours, helps strengthen skin's barrier, and reduces redness and signs of irritation

Dr. Brandt Dare to Age Firming Day Cream: powered by Dr. B’s proprietary VITACELLREGEN Complex™, this moisturizing cream acts as a collagen booster, using plant-derived stem cells and tripeptides to activate skin's anti-aging signals and boost collagen production. 

Dr. Brandt Bright This Way 24/7 Retinol Eye Cream, from the NEW collection! This lightweight cream brightens eye contour, smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and moisturizes the eye area. CC's new daily go-to!
Which of these amazing items catch your eye?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Divine Deals on Beauty!

Darlings, make an absolutely auspicious start to your week with these beauty best bets, including Prime Day deals October 8 & 9 on some on some of CC's faves!

AZ Craft Luxury Haircare Amplify Texture Spray: tweak, mold, and hold hair in a dry format. This light texture based aerosol gives a little grit and hold without oil, tack or weight. Once hair is styled, spray Amplify and add texture with hands. It can also be used at the scalp for root boost or prior to any hot tool as a pre-setting spray.

C.O. Bigelow Iconic Collection Bergamot Body Wash No. 2016 
C.O. Bigelow Prime Day Deals:
20% off Iconic Collection 
10/8: 33% discount on All Salve Tin Trios
10/9: 33% on Rose Salve Tube Trio

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator: Inspired by in-office microdermabrasion procedures, this unique formula combines physical and chemical exfoliation to reduce dull skin, uneven texture, fine lines, acne scars, and wrinkles. It activate the skin’s natural renewal process for flawlessly smooth and clear skin!

Mizz Korea Million Dollar Genes Cream, a luxurious moisturizer enriched with protein-powered ingredients. This rich, creamy formula visibly enhances skin elasticity, giving complexion a youthful, radiant glow.

Norie Kimchii Cleanser, a concentrated daily facial cleanser formulated with the probiotic ingredient L. Kimchii to target acne-causing bacteria without drying skin; helps prevent and treat breakouts, exfoliate and brighten skin!
Norie Prime Day Deal: 25% off!

Timeline Skin Health Prestige Box, the complete set of Skincare products from Timeline! Start with The Serum for deep instant tightening and visibly firmer complexion. Follow with The Day Cream for intensely revitalized, rejuvenated, and resilient skin, and The Night Cream before bed to regenerate skin whilst sleeping.
Timeline Prime Day Deal: 40% off across the brand, including supplements + skincare
Happy shopping, darlings!
xoxox,
CC