Product Review: Bobbie Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

While I was getting a lipstick from the Bobbie Brown counter at Saks, the makeup artists tried on some foundation on me and applied this Vitamin Enriched Face Base prior. And like any other trials at the beauty counters,both the foundation and face cream felt flawless, looked dewy and gave me full coverage. I asked for a sample because its citrusy smell lured me in and I didn't think much about it till my sample ran out on Wednesday---I can't live without this moisturizer! And let me tell you the reasons why:

1) I'm always layering skincare (you know, putting on face serum first, then my moisturizer and then my sunscreen) morning and night.Guess what though? This moisturizer has primer built in so your skin will look fresh all day long in one step.

2) My skin is oily combination so any moisturizer that has shea butter as an ingredient freaks me out----except this one! I love that a little goes a long way with this product and how cushiony soft my face felt after applying it. Tip: Really massage moisturizer into your face. Your makeup will last longer and your skin will actually reap the benefits in your moisturizer.

3) I'm a sucker for citrus smelling products. The natural grapefruit and geranium in this face cream is going to be the ultimate pick-up on a Monday morning and I can't get enough of it.

Bobbie Brown has just named curvaceous & gorgeous Sports Illustrated model, Kate Upton, as their new beauty ambassador.

4) It's got Vitamins C & E, Vitamin C is a time machine for wrinkles and Vitamin E " when combined with vitamin C, can act as a natural form of sun protection," explains Dr. Broumand. "Vitamin E works to block free radicals from the body, which play a large part in the aging process. If we can fight off free radicals, then we can reduce wrinkles and keep the skin youthful-looking." Sign me up for that too! (Source: Vitamin E Oil: Why You Should Use On Your Body With Caution)

So next time you visit Saks, try to get a sample of this indulgent face cream and let me know if you love it as much as I do!

Stay Beautiful!

Iconic Hair Care

I've been using these hair products for over a month particularly their India hair line and it's rich, amber musky scent is a spa experience in my steaming hot shower. I like to leave on their conditioner for a while to work it into my color treated hair. Their Argan hair oil is great for my split ends, and a little goes a long way on my straight,fine hair (if you have very fine hair like mine, don't apply at the roots or it will limp your hair-style!)

On the rest of my hair I'll apply their replenishing spray which is a lot lighter so it doesn't weight my hair down. Whether I decided to blow-dry it or let it air-dry my hair felt smooth and bouncy with a very light scent. I'm a heat addict (it gives me volume!)so I use their spray as a heat protectant and it makes my hair voluminous and manageable.

Tips: The India Argan oil is great as a treatment to protect your hair at the beach or pool. I like to drench my tips with some oil right before I lounge at the pool. It truly is a relaxing experience while laying in the sun and your strands will thank you. Carry the travel size replenishing spray with you and spray the rest of your hair with it where you didn't apply the oil.

Even though the products are not currently available in Texas you can visit their website , like their Facebook page or follow them on Instagram @iconproducts for product updates and their behind the scenes at their Icon Salon Lab in L.A.

Interesting fact: Icon keeps it honest by being an Icon ECOTECH Concept Product: Sulfate-Free, Anti-Agers,Color Safe, Anti-Oxidants, Paraben-Free, Vegan, A, C, E Vitamins.

Pili Montilla, music and entertainment reporter in L.A. (check out her new music project: Te Para Tres ) always pays the Icon Salon Lab a visit to keep her blonde strands healthy, beautiful and camera ready! I can't wait to get to visit their salon in L.A. as well!

Photo from Pili Montilla's Facebook

For information on where to buy products directly or if it's available in your state call 800.951.ICON or e-mail ICON Director of Operations, Michelle Lepire mlepire@iconproducts.com for more information.

Stay Beautiful!