I finally feel like Summer is officially upon us- even though it's still a few weeks away from Memorial Day. I tend to get Summer-ready a tad too early each year, and then get a rude awakening when a Spring snow storm plays a trick on me!
So, bring it on winter trickster- because today I am kicking off my SUMMER ESSENTIALS SERIES with a look at my top picks for hydration.
Keep in mind that hydration is a deeper level of moisture for the skin and hair. Often I think the terms are used incorrectly, although they are similar of course. Think of it like the difference between dumping a liter of water on your body (moisture) and drinking a liter of water (hydration).
I'm not telling you to drink any of these products of course, but these are all products that give deeper hydration results. And when the weather warms up hydration is key!
Arvazallia Hydrating Argan Oil Mask: It's no secret that Argan oil is one of my favorite beauty ingredients- I have been reviewing a lot of oil filled products lately. Arvazallia's mask has a different texture than the others I have tried- and I love it! It has a much thicker more solid consistency, kinda similar to that of coconut oil in its raw form. But then as you apply your body heat it melts into a luxury cream. I like this mask on my dry ends because I am not worried about it dripping off on to the floor. It stays put without sliding and really gives the hair an amazing shine, while repairing dry damaged ends. Anyone who is spending time at the beach or pool- needs to add a mask to their Summer routine about once per week. (I just started using treatment oil on my split ends too every time I blowdry) Both are 60% off on amazon right now!
Frank Coffee Scrub: Ok- this company is hilarious and a little irreverent... just take one look at their website and you'll know what I mean! They use witty marketing to get your attention, but the product speaks for itself and keeps you coming back. My skin always looks like it's been freeze-dried this time of year... do you relate? Lack of color, moisture or any pampering all winter takes a toll on this mountain-dweller. But Frank saves the day. It's a dry ingredient (you add the water) coffee scrub that moisturizes and exfoliates like no other scrub I've tried. Yes, it's hella messy and smells like coffee- but the natural ingredients like Almond Oil leave your skin glowing and perfectly smooth for outdoor season. If you have stretch-marks, cellulite or psoriasis too, Frank also does amazing things to diminish the appearance. Check it out, and thank me later!
Kinara Weightless Hydrator: When it's hot outside that last thing I need is for my makeup to slowly make its way down my face before 10am. Switching to a light weight moisturizer is the key to combating the makeup meltdown. BUT, and that's a big but- I have a hard time finding one that is lightweight (meaning thin and absorbs quickly) but still quenches the dryness without the need for 10 layers. Kinara weightless moisturizer does just that, and then some. It's packed with super high quality ingredients like oat extract that help absorb oil and calm irritation while still adding much needed hydration. The gel/cream combo is genius and I am never worried about clogged pores because I can still feel my skin breathing through the product. Love!
Stay tuned for more in my SUMMER ESSENTIALS SERIES, and don't forget to vote in the last week of the Allure Beauty Blogger contest here. See ya!
*sample products were requested by the beauty snoop and provided by each brand for this series.
Hi Megan I don't know how to contact you w/o leaving you a comment so sorry this has nothing to do with your post. I wanted to pick up some shampoo form Moroccan oil and wondered if you have ordered from their website? I wanted to make sure it was legit before I did it or do you sell that type of shampoo in your salon? Thank you for any info you can give me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Tyra- We do carry Moroccan Oil at Moore Hair Design if you are a Salt Lake Local, and you can pick it up during business hours http://moorehairdesign.com for info and location. The moroccanoil.com website is legit (it is the official company website) and you can buy there and select 'moore hair design' in utah as your referring salon at checkout. Buying it from amazon etc is not a good idea- it's usually counterfeit or expired product. The only time it's safe on Amazon, is when the brand itself is selling it there, not a 3rd party. Good luck, you'll love the shampoo!
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DeleteThank you for the info, I'm excited to try it and I also just ordered some of the Hydrating Argan oil mask from about and I can't wait to try it also. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHow does the Arvazallia treatment oil compare to Moroccan oil? I've used serums and oil products on my hair but haven't tried one with argan oil yet. Which is your favorite?
ReplyDeleteHi Jill- Moroccan Oil contains a blend of many types of oil including Argan, it's a slightly thicker consistency and the smell is heavenly! It's price point is also much higher (at least for now, because Arvazallia is a newer company) The Arvazallia is pure Argan oil, and which has a more oily/reflective finish in the hair. If price isn't an issue, I would still prefer Moroccan Oil because it detangles a little better, at least in my hair. But you can't beat the price tag on the Arvazallia and it is still a great product. I do prefer the Arvazallia Mask over MO's mask however... so I think you'd be happy with either. Just use them sparingly no matter which you choose- less is more when it comes to oils!
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