CEW Eco Beauty Award: Sending Love to Two of My Faves

I spy with my little eye a couple of my very favorite eco-friendly skincare brands up for the 2011 CEW Eco Beauty Award and I couldn't be more thrilled for them. 

Pomega5's Healing Cream
I can't speak highly enough of Pomega5, their committment to quality, eco-friendly products and to providing their customers with a superb multi-sensory experience. Healing Cream is the star of the Pomega5 line as a gentle, nourishing moisturizer to comfort sensitive skin. This rich botanical recipe combines Omega 5 with soothing, restorative oils of carrot seed, calendula and grape seed to create an energetic shield to combat penetration of impurities, and a harmonious symphony of ingredients that nourish and "sing to the soul" (indeed it does). This cream also contains gorgeous shea butter. Formulated with 99% active ingredients and over 40% Omega oils, every element in this unique moisturizer works to improve the skin, inclusive of the botanical preservative and emulsification system.  You guys know I'm a sucker for pomegranate seed oil in skincare. It's all thanks to Pomega5 that this is so.  This cream contains pomegranate cold-pressed from the seeds within the juice-filled arils. It is rich in rare Omega 5 essential fatty acid.  It also proves to be a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, promotes cell renewal, stimulates collagen production, protects against sun damage, reduces redness, and heals irritations. Sublime!

Amala Beauty's Rejuvenate Line
The Rejuvenate collection firms, smoothes lines and renews elasticity with Cocoa Bean, known for its unique ability to stimulate cell renewal and microcirculation.  It's all about the cocoa bean in Amala's Rejuvenate collection.  Their Rejuvenate Cleansing Milk washes away dirt, makeup and impurities while rejuvenating skin with this gentle, nourishing cleanser. The whole plant ingredients in the milky smooth formula help strengthen and smooth leaving skin healthy and even toned. Whole plant ingredients infuse their Rejuvenating Serum as well, including a powerful antioxidant trio of pure Vitamin C-rich Acerola, Sea Algae and Cocoa Bean. The serum naturally repairs skin while protecting it from environmental and free radical age damage.  And ... their certified organic Cocoa Bean is cultivated in the Huallaga region of Peru by an expert fair trade partner in the area.

Both Pomega5 and Amala offer absolutely beautiful, gorgeous skincare, that are as effective in use as they are soothing to the soul.  Highly recommend without hesitation!  Pomega5 products may be purchased directly through their website and soon you'll find them at Bliss Spa.  Amala Beauty may be found at Spirit Beauty Lounge, whose shopping experience is like buying nectar from the gods. Yes, it's that fabulous.

Enjoy!

New! Korres Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick

New from Korres, Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick has a cooling, water-based formula that contains natural raspberry and pomegranate extracts to protect against free-radical damage and smooth lip lines for softer, more youthful-looking lips. It glides on with the creamy texture of a lip gloss and has the long-lasting, vibrant finish of a lipstick.

Everything I've tried from Korres I've been extremely pleased with.  My favorite lip balm, in fact, is their Lip Butter (have it in Quince, Jasmine and Pomegranate) for its buttery soft texture, soothing properties, rich hydration, and the fact that I can wear it to bed without getting it all over my pillow or have hair sticking to my lips.  It's the best balm I have by a longshot!

This new lip product promises to  be just as satisfying and I'm liking that it contains the fantastic for you ingredient of pomegranate.  Both the raspberry and pomegranate extracts provide antioxidant, line-smoothing benefits. These extracts are rich in antioxidant polyphenols that protect against free-radical damage and aging. The formula is also rich in certified organic acai palm pulp oil, which moisturizes and soothes lips creating a long-lasting, creamy texture. It comes available in five delicious shades. I really can't wait to try this new product.

As an eco-friendly and good-for-you brand, Korres creates the liquid lipstick without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and other yucky stuff. Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick is exclusive to Sephora as this time and retails for $22. 

Origins Award Winning Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer

So here's one good-for-us skincare product I'm salivating to try.  Origins Starting Over Moisturizer, which contains mimosa, argan leaf and green algae, is said to be fantastically effective at reducing the signs of aging and in particular reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Yep, sign me up please!

I intend to try this soon, and if so promise to provide a proper review, but in the meantime allow me to share some of the goodness behind this product.  The moisturizer helps to rebuild collagen, repair visible lines and improve skin texture and tone. Many of those who have already tried this new moisturizer say their skin looks and feels measurably younger from day one. Origins has reviews up on their website and there are others raving about the results elsewhere on the web as well.

In clinical trials, a whopping 94% of those who used this light cream saw a significant reduction in lines and wrinkles. Many users I've seen reviews from have compared the results to "similar to injection" treatments. That's a very favorable response indeed.  Equally impressive, it's one of Women's Health's Top 10 Beauty All-Stars.  Can't wait to try it myself!

I adore Origins as a beauty brand. I really appreciate their dedication to eco-friendly products and packaging and that they get behind environmentally friendly projects and causes. One of the first mainstream beauty brands to utilize natural and organic botanicals and ingredients in their skincare, they drew me in years ago with their philosophy and lines of gentle, caring skin-loving products.

For more information or to purchase Origins Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer, visit Origins.  There is an oil-free version of this moisturizer for those seeking to use it with oily or combination skin type. The original version is recommended for dry skin or for those with normal-dry combination skin. The cream retails for $45 a 1.7 oz jar and is also available at beauty.com.

Tarte Blowout Sale on Gilt!

You don't want to miss this sale if you're a fan of Tarte Cosmetics. Well, you'll want to check it out even if you're just a fan of high quality, eco-friendly cosmetics at all!

Tarte is the leader in high-performance natural beauty, proving that glamour can be good for you with its wide selection of healthy and clinically proven cosmetics full of natural, skinvigorating ingredients. Tarte’s luxe compacts are more than just pretty packages: They are post-consumer recycled, recyclable or reusable to help reduce environmental waste.

Here's a sampling of what's available on Gilt Groupe today (going on now!).



PEACHES & CREAM FOUNDATION SPF 20 - Shade of MEDIUM $13 (Reg. $35)
This oil-free liquid powder mineral foundation contains SPF 20. Apply this velvety confection when you want to hide imperfections and create a perfectly smooth canvas. Shade: Medium Size: 1.7 oz.

SPRING GREENING 11-PIECE COLLECTION $19 (Reg. $38)
This spring fling will last through summer with 6 vibrant eyeshadows, 3 vivacious t5-infused lipglosses and a bamboo eyeshadow brush. Shades: Eye Shadows: sparkling copper peach, sparkling vibrant teal, sparkling golden bronze, sparkling golden brose, sparkling soft pink, sparkling golden lime, sparkling lilac. Lip glosses: Sparkling bubblegum pink, sparkling nearly nude, sparkling brilliant peach. Sizes: Eyeshadow: 0.029 oz. each, Lipgloss: 0.02 oz. each

EMPHASEYES EYELINER TRIO AND PLUM MAKEUP BAG $36 (Reg. $60)
These ultra-fine, high-definition liners easily fill gaps in the lashline and glide perfectly on the inner rims of eyes. Tarte's patented silicone system creates a super creamy, long-wearing formula specifically designed for the sensitive inner rim so it won't fade or run. Plus, the liners are dermatologist tested, so they won't irritate the sensitive eye area like traditional wood pencils. This trio comes tucked inside a chic makeup bag. Shades: Black, Silver and Navy Sizes: 0.001 oz. each

SUPER SHINE GLOSS QUAD $39 (includes all four deliciously healthy glosses) (Reg. $84)
The inner berry boost is a t5-infused concentrated pigment that mixes with the outer high shine gloss the result is a rich color that helps rejuvenate your lips. Shades: Pomagranate Punch (sheer sparkling red), Acerola Rush (sheer sparkling golden peach), Go Go Goju (sheer sparkling blush pink ), and Acai Boost (sheer sparkling raspberry) Sizes: Inner, 3.0 ml; Outer 9.0 ml

Click HERE to shop the Tarte Sale going on now on Gilt!

Registration is free.

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DKNY Supports Eco-Friendly Beauty with PureDKNY

A feeling of peace, a moment to escape from everyday worries, time out for the things that are closest to our hearts: love, joy, comfort. These sentiments are the foundation of DKNY's new fragrance pureDKNY.

DKNY Fragrances is taking small steps toward responsible practices in fragrance, and their new scent is one example of that - scent with a conscience.

Classified as a soft floral it is the drop of vanilla grown in Uganda that envelopes the fragrance as its signature ingredient. Through a partnership with CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, pureDKNY is supporting a 15-month project that will reach 1,650 vanilla farmers, approximately 60% women, in rural communities in Uganda's south-western Mukono district.

The eco-friendly pureDKNY packaging communicates its message in both style and substance. Inspired by the shape of a raindrop, the minimalist clear glass bottle is 100% recyclable. The fragrance's box/carton is made from Certified Forest Paper and wrapped in Nature Flex, a certified biodegradable and compostable material made from tree pulp.

What DKNY would like us to breathe in with its new scent creation is that pureDKNY is more than a fragrance, it's a lifestyle, a state of mind, a way of being and living respnsibly. It's about respecting nature and taking simple, yet meaningful actions to make a difference. pureDKNY celebrates the beauty of caring - for ourselves, for others and for the world we live in. Elevating the message a step higher, DKNY chose supermodel and ambassador of sustainable living Angela Lindvall for the pureDKNY ad campaign.

This is a truly beautiful fragrance, a balanced blending of floral with subtle touches of vanilla, amber and wood. It features a "dew-drop petal accord" of lotus flower and bulgarian rose, which harmonize with the floral heart of transparent jasmine, freesia and lush orchid. The base envelops you in warmth with white amber, creamy sandalwood (you can really smell this ... delightful) and a drop of pure Ugandan vanilla in water. Simply beautiful.

Available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz recyclable raindrop glass bottles, pureDKNY is available through DKNY fragrances. Visit them at puredkny.com.

SKINCARE REVIEW: Ren Keep Young and Beautiful SH2C Serum

REN has been one of my favorite skincare lines for years.  Before it was "cool" to have eco-friendly, natural ingredient, bio active skincare, REN had already made a name for itself.  Their products are not only pleasurable to use, they are truly effective, and in some cases non-equalled in the world of skincare, much less in the world of synthetic-free, clean bio active, eco-friendly skincare. This brand truly is a visionary brand, and they keep getting better!


So when I saw REN was launching a new anti-aging serum, I just had to try it.  Keep Young and Beautiful is a serum that promises to give radiant, smoother, younger looking skin. Claims are that instantly skin feels firmer, plumper, lifted and that it reduces the appearance of fine lines and keeps skin looking younger for longer. hey, who wouldn't want to get on board for that?  What can one expect when using Keep Young and Beautiful?

•Radiant, smoother, younger looking skin

•Skin feels firmer, plumper and lifted

•Helps reduce appearance of fine lines

•Regulates skin tone, repairs and brightens complexion

 

HERE'S HOW THE SERUM MANAGES TO GIVE THESE RESULTS

 

•Hexapeptides from yeast stimulate skin renewal and synthesis of skin firming proteins

•Native peptides act as a safe alternative to Botox to smooth expression lines, also encouraging natural collagen filling of fine lines

•Glycosaminoglycans from corn provide lasting hydration

•Hyaluronic acid increases moisture levels to plump up the skin

•Sirtuin increases the longevity of skin cells to promote natural repair of sun damaged skin 

•Vitamin C corrects skin tone, illuminates and brightens the complexion

 
You're going to be reading more about the ingredient Sirtuin in the coming days on For the Love of Beauty.  With a number of other up-and-coming advanced skincare ingredients, Sirtuin is showing lots of promise in the anti-aging range, receiving both scientific and editorial praise for its ability to actually prolong cell life.  We already know the importance of hexapeptides as an active ingredient in stimulating skin renewal and firming properties. They help to boost collagen and elastin. The native peptides used in this serum are sourced from wheat, which assist in reducing wrinkles, and of course hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates.
 

 
So here's the scoop.  The milky serum is easily absorbed into clean skin and, true to the claims, instantly provides a firming, matte yet hydrated, healthy, renewed finish. You'll notice as you warm the serum in your hands then apply to the face that the serum takes on an almost starchy feel to it (see photo #3 above).  That's ok.  It's still going to blend. With continued use you'll notice wrinkles appear plumped from the inside out, skin becomes soft and brightened, signs of aging appear diminished (spots, ruddiness, dullness), and skin just looks energized and fresh. The scent is so reminiscent of what we've come to expect from REN too, that fabulous subtle damascus rose with a fresh herbal blending - gorgeous!
 
REN Keep Youg and Beautiful SH2C Serum is a winner; one of their best serums yet! Retailing for $75 and packaged in the always appreciated glass pump bottle, there is a little over 1 oz in each bottle.  REN Keep Young and Beautiful SH2C Serum is available exclusively at Space.NK Apothecary.

New! Strange Invisible Perfumes: Essence of IX and Peloponnesian

EARTH MONTH 2010: VIBRANTLY GREEN WITH STRANGE INVISIBLE PERFUMES

An exclusively natural, botanical perfume house, Strange Invisible Perfumes is sincerely committed to environmental consciousness, green business practices, and product purity.

• 100% certified organic grape alcohol is used as the base for all Strange Invisible Perfumes.
• Organic, wildcrafted, biodynamic and sustainable raw materials are sourced for all fragrances (local ingredients whenever available).
• Essences are usually wildcrafted or organic. Essences cultivated by small pioneering farmers who cannot afford organic certification are also embraced.
• All eau de parfum cartons are printed on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certified paper, manufactured using biofuel with pulp from sustainably managed forests.

Strange Invisible Perfumes’ latest launches include

• Essence of IX – A limited edition pure perfume .25 fl oz $320
     - Brambly. Floral. Stirring.
     - Inspired by Colgin Cellars in Napa Valley and the famed IX Estate
     - Notes of white sage, rose, black currant, California lavender, French oak and wild honey

• Peloponnesian - Strange Invisible Perfumes’ first eau de parfum designed expressly for men 1.7 fl oz $160
     - Crisp. Exhilirating. Exotic.
     - A refreshing fragrance built with the ancient perfumes of the Greek peninsula
     - Notes of hydro-distilled orange and lime, cypress, orange flower, mountain sage, honey, and botanical musk

This lucid composition is built with the ancient perfumes of the Greek peninsula. Salted Aegean winds glide through the branches of cypress, lime, and orange trees, lifting their epic aromas into the Peloponnesian mountains. A reception of mountain sage honey collects each gallant perfume as it rises from the vineyard-patterned earth of the Peloponnesos.

I've been in love with Strange Invisible Perfumes since first trying them several years ago.  This is an exquisite fragrance house committed to providing those who inhale its perfumes and fragrances with something akin top a spiritual experience. Yes, it's that wonderful!  These unique blends are carefully created with a foundation of true love for the art of fragrance making by perfumer and SIP Founder Alexandra Balahoutis. 

The Strange Invisible Perfumes collection is carried at their flagship perfumery in Venice and online at siperfumes.com.  You may also find a selection of their fragrances available at Beautyhabit.com.

REVIEW: 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Naked Berry Lip Pencil

Proving once again that green beauty can please on so many levels, 100% Pure's Naked Berry Lip Pencil gives us a creamy lip pencil, in gorgeous shades excentuating the lips with pure fruit pigments and none of the stuff that leaves us asking, "I put what on my mouth?"

We've heard the horror stories about cosmetic companies using crushed beetle shells to color lipsticks, glosses and pencils (yes, the insect beetle), coal tars and more.  Oh yes, my loves, they do. Google it. You'll see.  Some question whether or not the coal tars used may be carcinogenic, others are put off by the possibility of lead being used in lip products, and still others of us simply just don't want to paint our precious puckers with anything even potentially questionable.

If you fall into one of those categories, or if, like me, you just prefer the thought of using a lip product with 100% pure ingredients - antioxidant rich natural fruit and vegetable pigments, no lead, no synthetic chemicals, no artificial fragrances or chemical preservatives - then this is a product you'll want to know more about. And what better time to celebrate a brand like 100% Pure and a product like Naked Berry Lip Pencil then during Earth month.

Ok, so here's my experience. The first thing I noticed upon removing the cap from the pencil was the fatness of the tip.  This shouldn't be construed to mean it's too broad for use as a lip liner; it's easily used as such.  However, the pencil is versatile enough to also be applied to the whole lip as a lipstick would be.  The color of the berry pencil (more of a mauve-y berry than a plummy berry) is pleasing enough to the eye (as are all the shades the pencil comes in), but what do you think of when one says, "lip pencil"?  I think of a dry coloring utensil one must almost drag across the lips, catching and "tripping" as it makes its way across a lip line, requiring the user to go back and fill in little areas where the pencil skipped.  However, this is a pencil, this is a product actually of a different kind.  These are very creamy and effortlessly glide across the lip, whether you're lining only the edge or coloring in the whole lip area.  When used as a whole-lip color, the result is a matte appearance, yet hydrated in feel.  Used as a lip liner, I can apply any of my favorite lipsticks (yes, even the ones with crushed beetle shells) or swipe a gloss and enjoy how easily the liner blends and fuses with my other favorites. What's more, as a liner it keeps other colors and products from feathering and bleeding outside the lip.

100% Pure confidently lists the ingredient content of their products in entirety.  Their lip pencils contain these ingredients, and only these ingredients: Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Coconut Stearic Acid, Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Rosehip Oil, May contain all or some of the following fruit pigments : Cherry, Cocoa, Strawberry, Plum, Blueberry, Blackberry, Peach, Apricot, Tomato, Pomegranate, Acai, Raspberry, Chokeberry and Cranberry, Rice Strach Powder.

You got a problem using any of those on your lips? I didn't think so.

So, how would I rate 100% Pure Naked Berry Lip Pencil, five stars being the highest rating?

+   +   +

The color payoff is fantastic, the application is smooth and creamy, the size is substantial, at $15 each they are very reasonably priced and the ingredients used are, well, appreciated. What more do we need to share? Oh, how about where to purchase them.  Allow me to introduce you to Green 4 Your Soul.  If you're new to them, though enjoy a shopping experience where all the product offerings are eco-friendly, green, and cruelty-free, you'll adore this niche little store. 

Green 4 Your Soul shoppers benefit from their staff’s exhaustive research and testing of every product they carry. They are committed to providing their clients with the safest and highest quality organic and natural products on the market. Shoppers will find a full disclosure policy shown on their site, which lists all ingredients for each product carried in order that we might make informed purchasing decisions. Add to that excellent, personalized customer service as this is an operation intent on pleasing their clients.  Check 'em out.

Eco-Wedding Bridal Events with Aveda & Adele Wechsler Eco Couture

AVEDA and ADELE WECHSLER ECO COUTURE

PARTNER FOR GREEN WEDDING EVENTS

Event raises awareness for eco-conscious wedding planning and preparation.

WHAT: Aveda and Adele Wechsler Eco Couture host regional eco-wedding bridal events.

WHY: Aveda and Adele Wechsler are partnering to co-host regional bridal events during the months of April, May and June at participating Aveda salons across the country. Brides-to-be and their guests will:

• Receive tips from Aveda experts on picture perfect wedding day makeup, fool-proof skin care regimes and the latest bridal hair trends.
• Preview new gown designs by Adele Wechsler Eco Couture.
• Eco-wedding service providers will also be represented, from local green bakeries and caterers to florists, photographers and printers.
• Guests at each event will have a chance to win Aveda service or product packages, eco-vendor products, and one lucky bride will take home her very own Adele Wechsler veil or headpiece.
• In addition, brides may enter to win national grand prizes: an Adele Wechsler Eco Couture wedding gown, or a honeymoon vacation at the Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort, an eco-friendly destination hotel in Belize.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Costa Mesa, CA: April 24th

New York, NY: May 5th

Baton Rouge, LA: May 6th

Toronto, Canada: May 11th

Atlanta, GA: May 16th

Washington DC: May 23rd

Boston, MA: June 6th

Chicago: June 8th

Minneapolis, MN: June 10th

Scottsdale, AZ: June 16th

Seattle, WA: June 21st & 22nd

Portland, OR: June 24th

Aveda's mission is to care for the world we live in, from the products they make to the ways in which they give back to society. Aveda strives to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world.

Adele Wechsler designs for the bride who cares about the world in which she lives. Adele Wechsler is a pioneer in eco friendly wedding gown design. Her Eco Couture collection paves the way for a luxury look that maintains these eco-friendly standards:

• Certified organic hemp and silk
• Vegetable dyes
• Remnant fabrics and lace
• Every piece is produced with Fair Trade Labor in Toronto, Canada.

About Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort: Nestled between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Hamanasi is a special place from which to explore the best of Belize on and offshore. A secluded, intimate, boutique eco-resort located in Southern Belize, Hamanasi sits on hundreds of feet of Caribbean Sea beachfront surrounded by tropical flora on the finest stretch of beach in Belize.

For more information about Aveda, visit aveda.com. For more information about Adele Wechsler Eco Couture, visit adelewechsler.com.

Locally in the New Orleans / Northshore area, Adele Wechsler Eco Couture gowns may be found at Olivier Couture Bridal Boutique in Mandeville located in the Chenier Shopping Center on Hwy 190.
(985) 674-6994

REVIEW: REN F10 Enzymatic Smooth Radiance Facial Mask

Yes, Louise, you can exfoliate without sugar, salt, particles or harsh granular scrubs.

Got a question via my little Contact Me option from my banner up top. Louise of Charlotte, NC asks, "Can you recommend a gentle product that doesn't have grains in it but still gives the face an excellent exfoliation?"

Your wish, Louise, is my command. Now I suppose I should qualify this by reminding everyone I am not a dermatologist or skincare professional; I'm just a woman who loves skincare, so you should check with a professional if you want more information about what you read here. There are many products on the market that offer chemical versus physical exfoliation. Chemical exfoliation generally consists of applying forms of alpha hydroxy acids and/or beta hydroxy acids. The acids help to dissolve the "glue" around the cells, ultimately shedding several layers of the epidermis. We're not talking about the potency of say battery acid, we're talking about gentle acid found, for instance, in many of the fruits we eat.

One such product I enjoy with excellent results is REN's F10 Enzymatic Smooth Radiance Facial Mask. The mask has the consistency of a sweet honeyed jam of sorts. There are no harsh granules to bother sensitive skins. Fruit enzymes provide a deep yet safe and gentle way to slough away dead cells and debris. There's no burning and no irritation. The mask is formulated to gently exfoliate and detoxify, and boosts cell renewal leaving the complexion smooth, toned and bright. Enzymes from papaya gently remove dead cells while Vitamin C from Barbados Cherry extract and essential oils of orange, mandarin, grapefruit and pineapple neutralize antioxidants and fight free radicals. In addition Arctic Blackcurrant oil rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids help to repair and soothe skin. 1.7 oz pump bottle retails for $37

Using this mask just once a week helps keep my skin in check and very smooth. I've often noticed little bumps or dry patches that have been present the day before are gone by the next morning after using the mask. The mask has a slight fruity tea-like scent to it, very natural; it's effective for all skin types. Apply generously after cleansing the skin, leave on for about 10 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Apply a moisturizer to enhance hydration and you're set to go.

For more information or to purchase this gentle, lovely facial mask, visit REN Skincare. Also available at Apothica, Skin Botanica and Sephora.

Pureology Hydrate to Make a Difference

Pureology Serious Colour Care introduces the limited edition Hydrate To Make A Difference set featuring retail size HydrateShampoo®, HydrateCondition® and travel sized bottle of RootLift Spray Mousse with a complimentary eco-tote made from recycled plastic bottles, perfect for all shopping needs!

Promote environment sustainability with this fun, fresh and graphic bag. The eco-tote rolls into its own tiny package for convenient storage and is roomy enough to hold all the favorite Pureology products.

Pureology’s ZeroSulfate® HydrateShampoo and HydrateCondition keeps colour radiant with the combination of organic botanicals including rose, sandalwood and green tea as well as Pureology’s exclusive AntiFadeComplex® to optimize colour retention. Pureology's Hydrate line remains one of my all-time faves, both for the results I get for my hair as well as the sensory experience in shower - just divine.

Build amazing volume and control with RootLift – this high performance, alcohol-free styler enhances colour brilliance while giving hair a boost for fullness and control.

The Hydrate To Make a Difference promotion retails for $54.00 and is in salons in June while supplies last. Visit Pureology.com to locate a salon in your area.