Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk

I've become pretty attached to various Alterna leave in conditioners, their CC Cream being my favorite and their  Caviar line in  general is pretty amazing for your hair.  New to the line is Anti- Aging Caviar Replenishing Moisture Milk.

Replenishing Moisture Milk is a lightweight leave in  that conditions like something heavier.  It is called a spray but I found it easiest to spray it into my hands first, then apply to my hair. It feels /looks  like a spray lotion.

  This leave in is meant to  help all dry hair including  brittle and color treated ( it's free of sulfates and parabens) . I used a medium sized amount I'd call it and  it was just right. My hair has some dry areas but is not dry all over. For driest hair you'd need more than I used.

Alterna's Caviar line has caviar extract , so that's in here along with  vitamin C, sunflower seed oil and marine botanicals for moisture.

Alterna Caviar Anti- Aging  Replenishing Moisture Milk  is $ 30 at Sephora .

LORAC Pro Palette 2

LORAC's Pro Palette 2 hit Ulta today. This sequel to the popular Pro Palette has 8 shimmer/8 matte shades in cooler tones and sells for $ 42


Carol Shaw ( LORAC's founder) has shot a how to video using the new palette and you can find that here

mark Black Gleam Sandals

Summer means new sandals among other things.  I am into mark's new Black Gleam sandals at the moment. While Elle online recently talked about how hot black and gold accessories are now,  I pretty much always think  it's a great combo and eye every pair of shoes with gold metal accents I see.

 Black Gleam gives you the look of metal on the front detail but without the metal. That shiny gold strip down the front is actually flexible material.  It helps to keep these sandals very lightweight  but doesn't take away from the look. There is also gold trim at the bottom front , at the buckles , the back zip and my fav part, around the heel.

The rest of the shoe is a faux suede like material. The heel height is is 1 inch.

Size wise, they don't come in half sizes so I went up to the next size. They are a bit big but I do like to use an insole when I can and that leaves me room for one.

mark Black Gleam Sandals are $ 38 at www.meetmark.com

Caudalie Polyphenol C15 - Anti- Wrinkle Protect Fluid & Eye/Lip Cream

 In Summer I am always on the lookout for great skincare that is lightweight.  Ok, I am always  ready to try  great skincare anytime but each time of year has it's own needs.

Caudalie's newest line is  Polyphenol C15,  using a patented combination of stabilized grape seed polyphenols  and stabilized Vitamin C for major anti -oxidant power.  These ingredients help to fight oxidation   .

The Anti Wrinkle SPF 20 Anti- Wrinkle Protect Fluid is a light, oil free moisturizer that sinks in pretty fast. You feel like you're getting hydration , it has hyaluronic acid,  but nothing heavy or creamy . It's called a fluid but it's more a thin cream and is nice in the warmer months for anyone and especially for those who have oilier skins.  The cream settles into a semi matte finish .  I've been using mine for about a week now. I find it layers well under makeup and the extra SPF is always a good thing.

The Anti -Wrinkle Eye & Lip Cream is  twofer that helps fight fine lines around eyes and lips. It's a gel-cream that feels soft and hydrating on and gives a bit of a firming feel .  Ingredients include Matrixyl 3000 , Horse Chestnut , Licorice and  Calendula .


There is also a new  Anti -Wrinkle Defense Serum for more hydration  if you have drier skin.


Caudalie  Polyphenol C15 Anti -Wrinkle Protect Fluid SPF 20 is $ 49
Caudalie  Polyphenol C15 Anti -Wrinkle Eye and Lip Cream is $ 49