Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

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This is the trailer for the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days movie! This looks like it is going to be a great Summer movie!

XoXo,

Whitney

Ni’Kita Wilson “Defining Beauty: What's in Your Skincare Product?”‏

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Who really understands what their favorite beauty products are composed of? YouBeauty Cosmetic Chemistry Expert, Ni’Kita Wilson, breaks down the hows and whys of that long, confusing ingredient list.

1. Humectants: Ingredients that draw in water from their surroundings. Humectants promote hydration because they create a moisture barrier on the surface of the skin. In high humidity areas, humectants draw water from the atmosphere but when the humidity is low, the humectant can pull water from within the skin increasing water loss leading to drier skin.

*Common humectants: glycerin, sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, butylene glycol

2. Occlusives: A term for ingredients that form a barrier (like a shield) on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture from escaping (the technical phrase is reducing transepidermal water loss, or TEWL). Essentially they trap water in the skin and work in tandem with humectants to increase improve skin moisturization.

*Common occlusives: petrolatum, dimethicone, cocoa butter, beeswax, mineral oil, lanolin, squalene

3. Antioxidants: A group of ingredients that reduce free radicals and their damage on the skin. These ingredients can be natural or synthetic and work well when used in combination. There are also antioxidants that help protect the ingredients in the product from degrading. These offer no true skin benefits.

*Common antioxidants for skin benefits: superoxide dismustase, tocopherol, glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, resveratrol, grapeseed extract, coenzyme Q10, green tea

4. Anti-inflammatory: Ingredients that reduce inflammation and mitigate the inflammatory responses (redness, swelling, pain, itching).

*Common anti-inflammatories: bisabolol, allantoin, sea whip extract, aloe, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, Beta glucan, calendula

5. Peptides: Chains of amino acids (less than 50) that help regulate many biological functions by interacting with cells. Synthetic peptides can mimic those naturally occurring in the body to assist with various functions like cell communications and hormone activity. 

*Common peptides: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, hexapeptide-8, acteyl octapeptide-3

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XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR.

Bath & Body Works Honey Pocketbacs

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Bee fresh and germ free this Spring, while on the go with the latest and greatest pocketbacs, from Bath & Body Works! These pocket-sized bottles contain natural ingredients and powerful germ killers that leave hands feeling fresh, conditioned, and clean wherever you go.

~Bee Nice: Honey Berry - fresh mixed berries, smooth honey, and a touch of vanilla!

~Bee Well: Lavender Honey - aromatic lavender, a touch of melon, smooth honey, and vanilla!

~Bee Good: Honey Vanilla - fresh coconut, creamy honey, and a touch of vanilla extract!

Price: $1.50 each!

Where to buy: Bath & Body Works Stores and www.bathandbodyworks.com

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Bath & Body Works sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Introducing Bath & Body Works Wild Garden Collection!‏

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I am excited to announce the Bath & Body Works Wild Garden Collection, which launches in store this weekend!

This lush, wild, enticing and playful collection brings your shower into full bloom! Capturing the untamed wilderness of spring’s first bloom, the new Wild Garden scents burst with energy and shower you with love. Welcome the season with the enchanting experience of stepping into a Wild Garden—the ultimate refreshment.

~Wild Berry Tulips is a flirtatious blend of red raspberry, cheery honeysuckle and pink tulips.

~Wild Apple Daffodil is a playful blend juicy red apple, flirty daffodils and fresh pomegranate.

~Wild Citrus Sunflower is a sunny blend of sparkling clementine, cheerful sunflowers and luscious white nectarine.

Prices: Shower Gel ($11.00), Body Lotion ($11.00), Fine Fragrance Mist ($14.00), Shimmer Mist ($14.00), Body Cream ($12.50), Glowing Body Scrub ($14.00), Shimmer Body Cream ($12.00), Shimmer Fizz Body Mousse ($12.50)

XoXo,

Whitney

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Let the Pirate Games Begin!

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This is the trailer for The Pirates: Band of Misfits movie! I think this will be such a cute movie!

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Whitney

Mission POREfessional Episode Two with Benefit Cosmetics

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Mission Smooth Operator.

Follow SpyGal as she continues her mission to pore-fect the world with the help of the POREfessional, the secret weapon against pores!

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Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Benefit Cosmetics, I just thought you would enjoy this cute video!

Mally Roncal Prom Makeup Tips

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Are you getting ready for prom season? If so, Mally Roncal is offering her Fierce and Fab makeup tips to teens nationwide! Known for her bulletproof formulations, Mally Beauty does not come off until you take it off. Now, you can dance the night away at prom without your makeup melting at the stroke of midnight! 

Mally’s easy and quick tips to match your dream dress:

~Tip 1: Brighten your eyes by using a white shimmer powder in the corners of each eye. Skip eyeliner and use an eyelash curler with tons of black mascara.

~Tip 2: Want a romantic look? Try rosy, dewy cheeks and peachy lip gloss.

~Tip 3: Be bold. Choose a fiery red lip and pair it with sharp black eyeliner…So Fierce!

~Tip 4: You don’t need to use just black and dark grey shades to create a smokey eye. Instead, try a gorgeous plum or green color …with a bit of sparkle.

Tweet a picture of your prom dress to @MallyBeauty to be automatically entered for a chance to win a makeup consultation from Mally, Live on USTREAM.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR.

Mission POREfessional by Benefit Cosmetics

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Ready for your mission?

Meet SpyGal as she takes on top secret missions with the help of the POREfessional, your secret weapon against pores. Stay tuned as SpyGal continues her mission...

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I am not associated with Benefit Cosmetics, I just thought you would enjoy this cute video!

It Cosmetics' No Tug Heavenly Luxe Dual Shadow Brush

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It Cosmetics proudly introduces the No Tug Heavenly Dual Shadow Brush. This ultra-addicting, ultra-plush shadow, crease and smudge liner brush delivers flawless, airbrushed application without tugging on your delicate eyelids. The Shadow Brush is 100% cruelty-free, and feels luxurious with its rubberized handle and high bristle count. 

How To Use: Swirl the brush into your favorite pressed or loose eye shadow and softly apply in sweeping motions over your lid. Use the large flat side for all over shadow and lid application. To use as a “no-tug” crease brush, turn the large end sideways, and apply eye shadow with windshield-wiper motions. Use the smaller smudge brush end below your lower lash line for a gorgeous thick or thin airbrushed liner effect.

To find out more about this product visit www.itcosmetics.com!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: It Cosmetics sent me this product to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Bath & Body Works Spring Event

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Flowers are budding, birds are chirping, and Signature Collection fragrances are in full bloom. Celebrate the arrival of spring in style with Bath & Body Works’ Celebration of Fragrance Event, Saturday April 14th.  Gather your friends and head to BBW to discover new fragrances, get a personalized fragrance makeover, and gifts just for you!  Fall in love with fragrance this spring with fun, interactive experiences, only at Bath & Body Works:

WHO:                   Bath & Body Works

WHAT:                 Spring Fragrance Party

WHEN:                 Saturday, April 14th 10am - 4pm

WHERE:               Select Bath & Body Works stores nationwide

~ONE-ON-ONE FRAGRANCE MAKEOVER CONSULTATION: Ever wonder if your daily fragrance ritual is right for you? Now’s your chance to work with one of our fragrance experts to customize your scent experience. You'll learn how to wear fragrance for any and every occasion and walk away with a personalized prescription for a custom fragrance regimen.

~TAKE THE SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE CHALLENGE:  Show what you know about America’s favorite fragrances by taking our “Blind Fragrance Test”.  Playing the game enters you to win a Signature Fine Fragrance Mist of your choice.  A winner will be selected every hour during the event! 

~GIFT FROM BATH & BODY WORKS: When you make any full-size Signature Collection purchase, you can choose a full-size Signature Shower Gel in Japanese Cherry Blossom, Paris Amour, Sweet Pea, Moonlight Path or Twilight Woods and a travel size Body Lotion from the new Signature Wild Garden Collection.  Be one of the first 20 customers at the register with your purchase to receive a full size Signature Fine Fragrance Mist!  

Visit the Event Page at Facebook.com/BathandBodyWorks or go to BathandBodyWorks.com/Event for details.

XoXo,

Whitney