Author: BethonBeauty

Get ya calcium…fo real

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For my 27th (eek) birthday my mom got me a bunch of cute things – including a bag of calcium (chocolate) supplements – weird? Not for my Mom 🙂 She knows I sometimes skimp on healthy eating and might not always get my calcium. We’ve all read how women need calcium for strong bones and it’s been linked to other benefits such as preventing breast cancer. I’m not a doctor and I don’t know for certain if it’s true – but more and more research supports the importance of calcium in a woman’s diet for many reasons.

Now, why were these special supplements? Unlike most supplements that pretend to taste good – but end up being chalky or gross – these are DELICIOUS. I know candy like the back of my hand and this tastes like candy. I eat 2 disks during the day to get my day’s worth of calcium (1,000 mg). I keep them at my desk and pop them when I have my daily chocolate craving – and seriously, these do the trick and crazily-enough, I am helping my body. Can’t go wrong there! This is the brand: http://www.adoracalcium.com/nutrition.php#dark

I got mine at Whole Foods. Cost about $10 for a pack of 30 disks. I like the DARK chocolate. They are gluten free/artificial sweetener free – ya!

An overpriced face wash…worth the money

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Ok, so I bought this one when I was ‘in a mood’ – I stopped by the Chanel counter…acting like I could afford the $65 eyeshadow. I needed a pick me up. Maybe it sounds like I have a problem – but I don’t care, after this purchase I did feel better…and I didn’t wake up the next morning with a hang over.

The ‘Chanel Lady’ (how I like to refer to my ladies ‘at the counter’) convinced me to try a couple of Chanel products including a sample of this overpriced face wash. Having recently gotten a eczema break-out on my face…I thought to myself ‘Beth, this nice smelling, creamy face wash is only going to ENFLAME (strong word) your eczema…and make your upper lip more red…woof.’

Whatever, I tried it (Chanel Mousse Confort Rinse Off Foaming Mousse Cleanser) anyway. Crazy enough…it DID NOT irritate my eczema. In fact, over a couple of weeks my eczema faded. I’m not saying it was ‘the cure’ but there was certainly something with the face wash that helped clear it up. Beyond that, I loved the smell of the face wash…lightly perfumed, but nothing over the top. Super creamy, a small DIME SIZE amount covered my whole face and neck. When I washed it off, my face felt clean but not ‘too squeaky’ like my skin was stripped. I was hooked. The first tube lasted well over 6 MONTHS. With a price tag of $45 – it needs to last.

This face wash is worth the extra money. If you have sensitive skin, this might work for you! It washes make up off all the way – your face feels clean and soft. I love it and I just bought my second tube…I cringed slightly when I handed over my debit card…but I reminded myself how long it lasted and how I did see results. Thus…cha-ching…consider it a staple, like toothpaste

You can buy at any department store – my favorite place is Nordstrom – so here it is: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-mousse-confort-rinse-off-foaming-mousse-cleanser/3117398?origin=category&resultback=1843

Image Source: Nordstrom.com/Chanel

An affordable face wash – for sensitive skin

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How about a face wash that’s gentle / effective – can remove make up without over stripping the skin (meaning, without it feeling overly dry/too squeaky clean). For awhile I used Cetaphil: http://www.cetaphil.com/Products/GentleSkinCleanser.aspx

I used the Gentle Skin version. I thought it was great and minimized break outs. I used it until I was lured to try another/more pricey department store brand. But I’m here to say – if you want an effective/gentle face wash – that’s easy on the wallet – look no further than Cetaphil. I also used their face lotion/body cream for awhile and liked those too. Perfect for sensitive skin.
Cost: ~$10

Image source: cetaphil.com

yes, I still need a hangover cure…I’m still fun no matter what they say

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Someone asked me the other day ‘what’s your hang over cure?’ – I guess this is a common question for someone in their 20s (ok, late 20s). As not to state something obvious like ‘water’ or an ‘egg and cheese on a bagel’ – I thought of something different and something I’ve actually found useful. When I wake up with a hang over – which includes headache/moodiness/sleepiness – I pop a couple of ‘vitamin B complexes.’ Lately, I’ve been using this brand: http://www.naturemade.com

I’m not sure if the brand really matters. You can find this vitamin at any pharmacy/super market. I usually do the ‘B complex’ because it includes a mix of B vitamins (including B6 and B12). Some of them also have added folic acid and vitamin C – which can’t hurt.

Next time you have a hang over – pop a couple of these and let me know if it helps!

Cost about $6 bucks…bottle will last awhile!

Image Source: naturemade.com

What am I doing?

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I walk the aisles of CVS after a long week, I stalk the shelves of Target on a random Sunday…and strike up many a conversation with the ‘ladies’ at the beauty counter in Nordstrom…no, I’m not lost or friendless…I just consider myself a tester, on the eternal hunt to find ‘the next best’ beauty product or ‘girlie thing.’ Included in my list of items to ‘hunt for’ are also cupcakes, jeans, and general girlie products and services that encourage ‘well being’ in all the ways it can be derived.

I’m hunting on a budget – but often willing to spend a bit more for something proven or rumored to be worth the extra expense – I simply like to ‘see for myself.’ If I like it, I want to tell my friends…if I hate it, I want to send out a warning. This is where I’ll organize my tests, share my tools for those who care…and generally, feed the hunger many of us share for the neighborhood’s best cupcakes and the season’s best nail polish color.