Posts Tagged ‘Aveda’
Monday, April 18th, 2011
Hello, again pretties! I apologize for the unexpected hiatus, but I promise you, it was well worth it. I have tons of fabulous products to share. It won’t be as regular as before, but I promise to drop a line when I can.
The first is the new Aveda Green Science Lifting Serum. Unlike some serums this is not sticky, tacky or thick. It wears wonderfully under make up.
According to the Aveda website, this serum “helps skin boost its natural collagen production for a more lifted appearance.”
I can’t say it has lifted my appearance, but I can say it is a lovely moisturizer.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Green Science Lifting Serum, Moisturizer, not sticky, tacky or thick, wears wonderfully under make up
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
My stylist has been using this product on my hair for years. When I finally ran out of the discontinued Aveda Hang Straight, I jumped at the chance to buy a bottle of Biosilk.
Whether I wear my hair straight or curly, I love using Biosilk in it. A very small amount (a little goes a long way!) combats frizziness, even in the rain. And let me tell you about the shine! I’ve actually distracted myself when the sun hits my hair after using this product.
I use about a dime-sized amount in my mostly damp hair before I blow dry and then straighten. The slickness helps relax my curls and the coating protects it from the heat of the tools I use.
I’ve heard some stylists even use this on their hands when their hands get super dry from all that hair washing. I haven’t tried that myself, but I can’t imagine it wouldn’t work.
The scent is amazing, but subtle on my hair.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Hang Straight, Biosilk Silk Therapy Hair Styling Serum, curly, dime-sized amount, frizziness, love, Moisturizing, shine, smell, straight, stylist, subtle
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
This is the only hair spray I use. I use it when I straighten my hair, I use it when I leave it curly and when I pull it up.
Aveda Air Control Hair Spray tames fly-aways and sets my style without making it sticky, even mid-run. It washes out easily and doesn’t leave behind any residue.
I get more compliments on the scent of this hair spray than I do several perfumes I wear regularly. While some might call it strong and in the summer it is a bit stronger than in the winter, I find it to be refreshing and great smelling.
I keep a travel size version in my purse that I bought at the nearest Aveda salon. A little goes a long way and that bottle has lasted several months.
Tags: All hair types, Aveda, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray, easy to use, Fine hair, long wearing, love, must have, Normal hair, Short hair, smell, smooth, soft, Straight hair
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
I’d forgotten how much I love this product until my manicure. A good Aveda manicure involves an extensive hand massage with this amazing stuff. It seeps into your skin and truly lives up to the promise of staying on through a few hand washings.
The product description reads: “Hydrating plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants—including vitamins A and E—help diminish signs of aging and provide optimal relief. Increases moisture levels and elasticity in skin with continued use.” No lies here.
Hand Relief isn’t tacky or sticky and by the end of the manicure, my hands are soft and completely dry.
It is a bit pricey and you can’t buy the large “For Professional Use Only” tube, but I find when my hands are desperate, I love it.
Not to mention, Aveda is pretty great about offering this as a freebie on a regular basis. Just sign up for their mail and keep an eye out for the next post card.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Hand Relief, essential oil, hand massage, love, manicure, Moisturizing, skin, smell, smooth, soft, vitamins A and E
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
As much as I love the Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo, I love the conditioner even more.
While the shampoo washed the chlorine and salt down the drain and the conditioner left my hair soft, manageble and strong.
The quinoa protein in this Aveda conditioner is to “repair and re-moisturize damaged hair—infusing it anew with healthy movement, silkiness and shine.”
Love it!
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Conditioner, love, manageability, Moisturizing, silky, smell, smooth, soft
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
I won’t lie. I don’t just use this lotion on my feet. In the summer, when I’m dying of heat, I cave and use this tingly peppermint infused lotion on my legs and arms.
The cooling sensation alone is so worth it.
As for how well the Aveda Foot Relief cream moisturizes, let’s just say I’ve not had a cracked heel or serious dry skin since I started using it regularly. It must be the “exfoliating fruit acids and plant-derived oils like jojoba and castor” that keep my feet so soft.
The website states the lotion even helps keep feet stink free with lavender and rosemary oils.
So by using this product, you’ll get soft, cooled, stink free feet that are perfect for those cute sandals you’ve been ogling!
Tags: Aveda, cooled, essential oil, love, Moisturizing, skin, smell, smooth, soft, summer
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
This product lives in my purse. I have it in the Rosemary Mint scent and I love it.
The website encourages you to “Create your own aromatic blends-spare as a haiku or moody and complex. Think of yourself as a cloud-seeder, infusing Aveda aroma-free skin and body formulas with drifts of pure, mind-balancing Aveda Key Element™ aromas.”
Your personal smell might be entirely different than mine. Which is why I highly recommend taking the scent journey at an Aveda store or salon.
I go through about a bottle a year. One spray goes a long way. It is very concentrated and lasts a long time. I love it and get compliments on the scent all the time.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Key Element, calming, long wearing, love, must have, Pure-Fume Spirit, Rosemary Mint, scent journey, skin, smell
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
When I need a quick pick me up and there’s no Starbucks in sight, I reach for my Aveda Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate. The peppermint is invigorating and relaxing at the same time.
When I feel a migraine coming on, I rub it on my temples and under my nose and while the migraine doesn’t go away, it isn’t as bad as it could be.
Aveda used to have a blue oil massage gel that was wonderful after workouts (quite like a grown up version of Icy Hot) and I miss it terribly, but this is easy to keep in my purse or my desk at work. The roller ball makes application easy. No drips. No mess. No fuss.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate, calming, easy to use, Icy Hot, invigorating, migraine, mint, peppermint, relaxing, roller ball, smell, Starbucks, temples
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
This always leaves my hair greasy and flat. I’ve tried it before bed, I’ve tried it in the morning, but even if I just washed my hair and use the tiniest of amounts, I become grease city. Plus itchiness.
I thought I was just using it wrong, since it seemed to work so well at the salon. So the next time I was in, I asked. Nope. Using it right. Sigh.
Tags: Aveda, Aveda Scalp Remedy, flat, greasy, hair, hate, itchiness, Scalp
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
I don’t just love this lipstick because I wore it on my wedding day. I also love it because it is universally flattering, comes in beautiful colors, goes on smooth and lasts a ridiculously long time. Not to mention, this lip tint has SPF 15 and a lovely minty flavor!
I personally love the Berry color. It’s a bit darker than the others, but not in an overwhelming way.
The tube lasts FOREVER. Seriously, I’ve had the same one for almost four years and I am just now getting down to the nub. Granted, I don’t wear it every single day, but I’m not trying to conserve it either.
Do yourself a favor and at least try this lipstick. You won’t regret it!
Tags: Aveda, Lip Tint, lipstick, mint, SPF
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