CC Loves... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, here are the beauty products CC's loving on this superb spring day!

 Jillian Dempsey Lip Gloss in Bubble Pink, at jilliandempsey.com.

 Violette_Fr Yeux Paint in Violette Sauvage, at violettefr.com.

Joico Scalp Vitality Refreshing Shampoo: this kind-to-scalp formula leaves locks feeling replenished by gently cleansing hair and scalp with rich lather and a cool, refreshing sensation while giving hair a thick, full look. 

Joico Scalp Vitality Exfoliating Foaming Scrub: this dual-action exfoliant transforms into a luscious foam to gently exfoliate the scalp while leaving hair beautifully clean. Effectively removes excess oil, sebum, product buildup, and loose flakes, leaving the scalp refreshed and clean. Rinses away impurities while soothing and maintaining a healthy feel. Plus, it's color-safe, making it perfect for all hair types.

Joico Scalp Vitality Replenishing Essence… Itching for a solution to dry, tight scalp? This microbiome-friendly formula goes right to roots to hydrate and nourish, leaving your scalp feeling calm, replenished, and blissfully comfortable. Clinically and dermatologist-tested for optimal care!
Which of these awesome items will you add to your self-care regimen?
xoxox,
CC

Hi, Beautiful You!

Darlings, CC's super psyched to introduce you to Hi Beautiful You, a new and noteworthy beauty brand dedicated to gorgeous, glowing skin! While traditional tanning and self-tanners often come with harsh effects or unwanted side notes, Hi Beautiful You offers a radiant, sun-kissed glow—no sun required and no chemicals added! With multi-tasking formulas infused with skincare benefits and buildable BE YOU Technology, glow your way, naturally, effortlessly, and safely. 

Hi Beautiful You Body & Leg Perfecting Bronzer w/ Smart Tint Technology; this instant hydrating body-perfecting bronzer gel (leg makeup!) is THE alternative to self-tanner. This wash-off body bronzer glides on effortlessly to instantly improve skin tone, diminish redness, blur imperfections and nourish dry skin, leaving you with a sultry summer glow year-round! 

Hi Beautiful You Skin Perfecting Tint: at last, a silky-smooth, sheer gel that instantly perfects and enhances the appearance of the skin for a natural, no-makeup look! This buildable skin tint helps improve skin tone and texture and blur imperfections such as redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, and wrinkles, leaving a matte, filtered appearance. Smart Tint Technology™ makes matching skin tone a cinch with four chic shades:  
LUMINOUS - Very Fair to Fair Skin Tones with Pink Undertones
RADIANT - Fair to Medium Skin Tones with Neutral Golden Undertones
RICH - Medium, Tan or Olive Skin Tones with Warm Golden Undertones
DECADENT - Dark Tan or Deep Skin Tones with Red Undertones
CC sampled these terrific "tanners" and the endorses them enthusiastically! No more oompah-loompah orange hands, no strange scent, and no skin irritation!
What do you  think, my Fellow Fashionistas?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Chic Self-Care!

Darlings, here are the beauty and health items currently on CC's radar!

Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre in Emerald, at fwrd.com.

Molton Brown Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold Bath & Shower Gel, at moltonbrown.com.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, at revolve.com.

Hot Girl Pearls Navy Clover Cooling Necklace: the stylish way to stay cool, whether you’re on the pickleball court or just trying to beat the heat! These freezable pieces contain cooling gel applied to key pulse points to help lower body temperature. Chic science!

Pureology Strength Cure Dream Healer Serum. Tired of dealing with damaged and dull hair from coloring and heat styling? Bringing your hair back to its virgin-like state has never been easier! This lightweight serum not only strengthens and restores hair, but provides 450°F heat protection protection and 72 hours of softness and shine for a healthy, vibrant finish.

Hairdo 26-inch Braid Me Up Pony, a pretty ponytail on an elastic band which attaches easily and securely. Braid together with your own hair for dramatic length or try twisting into a beautiful braided updo! A shorter, wrap-around piece conceals the attachment and finishes the look to perfection. Available in a variety of haute hair hues!
Which of these awesome items will you try?
xoxox,
CC

CC Loves... Chic Self-Care!

Darlings, happy new week! Here are CC's current self-care essentials:

Care-e-on Layover Lip Mask, the perfect travel companion for epic journeys, long layovers, and impromptu trips! This luxe lippie delivers instant hydration with a beautiful blend of shea butter and moringa seed oil, and a refreshing yuzu flavor for nourished lips, wherever life takes you!

 Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Soft Pink, at fwrd.com.

Bioré Nose & Face Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, the original and best blackhead remover!

 Cantu Weightless Protect & Shine Gloss, ideal for taming wavy, curly or unruly tresses!

 Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Floral Shimmering Dry Oil for body and hair, at revolve.com.

The Dumpling Daughter Cookbook, launched in 2022 by DD founder Nadia Liu Spellman and her celebrity chef mom - packed with heirloom recipes for foodies like CC to create at home! 
Which of these awesome items will you be adding to your self-care routine?
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... These Beauty Products!

Darlings, happy last gasp of January! Here are the beauty products CC's loving on this wondrous winter day:

MAY Botanicals KELP! Seaweed Sheet Mask, infused with aloe, pear and peach extract to boost skin’s elasticity, leaving your face nourished, hydrated and glowing!

Hello Sunday The One for Your Lips SPF 50 Hydrating Clear Lip Balm. Throw this strawberry-scented broad-spectrum lippie in your purse this Valentine’s Day, not only to protect one of the thinnest & most sun-sensitive parts of skin, but to leave your lips with a gorgeous, glossy finish!

F. Miller Tinted Balm Kit, with shades Hibiscus, Tomato and Carob, at fwrd.com.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Smokey Eye Brick in Tuxedo, at fwrd.com.
Which of these awesome items will you be adding to your beauty regimen?
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