8.28.2015

NEW Back to School Beauty

More back to school fun things--in fact, I'm sharing a few more Back to School posts next week, too! But first up, I've got a few new beauty products I was sent you might want to add to your shopping cart (or buggy as we say in the South). Let me know your faves!

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KORRES Almond & Linseed Hair Mask is an ultra-nourishing hair mask with hydrating almond and nourishing linseed help prevent future breakage and split ends. Vitamin B3 and provitamin B5 help completely restore the appearance of hair by improving shine, feel, and flexibility. Love the way this smells and how it makes my hair feel. Great treatment. $22.50 Sephora.com

S k i  n

ACURE Brightening Facial Scrub, a fave of Kristin Cavallari, is a cell stimulating scrub with oceanic ingredients. Organic Sea Kelp gently exfoliates your skin while French Green Clay and Organic Lemon Peel remove impurities from your pores--a must in the summer. I've loved how this has helped brighten my skin. Total steal at $9.99 at acureorganics.com.

KP Elements Body Scrub and Exfoliating Skin Cream--Look at your arms-do you have lots of rough red bumps? If you do, you might have keratosis pilaris, something that affects half of the population. I have it and have been treating it with the KP Elements Exfoliating Skin Cream--I've written about them before. But the body scrub is new to me and I've loved the combo to make my skin smooth. $29-$35 kpelements.com

M a k e u p

Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder in Audrey--Channel your inner blonde bombshell, glam gal, or funny leading lady. Inspired by iconic Hollywood starlets, these lightweight powders (I use it as a highlighter) each add a hint of color and a whole lot of movie star shine. Shades include Lucy (rose gold), Marilyn (golden), and Audrey (champagne). We all know I love a good highlight! $29 whiteninglightning.com

Edward Bess Black Sea--A breakthrough lip-tint innovation that drenches the pout in a super-creamy wash of color. This is the most moisturizing lipstick I've ever tried--it's infused with shea butter, jojoba oil, aloe vera, and algae to help nourish your lips. Available in three (3) colors: Sunset Allure, Mystic Passion and Blushed Dune (pictured). An absolute luxury at $31 at qvc.com

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SinfulColors Back to School Collection--You already know this is one of my fave drugstore nail polish brands--I've featured them many times here. So for the latest Back to School collection, there are 27 shades. Dusty pastels and pops of color come in a demi-matte finish. Denim blues shimmering silvers, purples and teals with eye catching 3D glitters look just as chic during a night out on the town as they do in class the next day. $1.99 at Walgreens

Let me know which ones you liked the best!

Extra Elle:
  • I picked up a tiny bouquet at Whole Foods (pic here on my Insta) and it instantly cheered me up. I know a lot of people are anti-flowers but I loved them!
  • Happy weekend--can't believe it's the last one in August!




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52 comments:

  1. I would love to have those nail polish colours! Love the colours that you've chosen, I would wear all of them. :D Really tempted to get new nail polish now!

    ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

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  2. I want gerard cosmetics everything - the packaging is just so pretty! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. I would love to try that Korres hair treatment. I have been looking for a really good hair mask, so I appreciate your review. Have a great weekend!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  4. This lip tint is a gorgeous color! It's the perfect everyday lip protectant and so perfect for back to school! Great beauty picks, Elle! Have a wonderful weekend!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  5. I love the idea behind the "Star Powder"! I've always loved the look of a classic, vintage compact--seems so fancy and ladylike and the names are fabulous!

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  6. I'm going to try the facial scrub. Thanks for the suggestion!

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  7. I love that lip tint! I love flowers as well, I dont care that they die eventually, they cheer me up every time I see them until they do die haha.

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  8. i'm trying SO HARD not to buy any new nail polish but the colours that are out now are so incredible! :(

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  9. What a beautiful highlight powder, love the color. And I'm so excited about fall nail colors, so pretty.

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  10. That star powder looks AMAZING! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

    Rachel's Lookbook

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  11. Love those nail polishes - and the price! perfect. thanks for sharing!

    Trish - tales from trish

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  12. I love Sinful Colors. It's a good way to try trendy shades without the price commitment.

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  13. Love that second round up of nail colors! Happy Friday!

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  14. I want to try the KP Elements products! That powder also looks amazing!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  15. I love that lipstick - perfect color for everyday! And I hear you on the flowers. I even started buying one bouquet and splitting the blooms up to make a second mini bouquet for my nightstand - so cheery!!

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  16. I really need a back to school refresh, so thanks for sharing!

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  17. I am very interested in that powder and lip tint. They all look like amazing products!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  18. Love that neutral lip color. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect one!

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  19. I love Acure products - especially the price. And I will never be anti-flowers! They are the easiest way to transform a space and make you happy. :)

    xo, Carly - soak and simmer

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  20. Acure is a brand I've been meaning to try. I'll have to pick up that facial scrub the next time I'm at Walgreens.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  21. The hair mask sounds like it smells amazing! And the highlighting powder looks so pretty. I love all those fun nail polishes! And what an awesome giveaway!

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  22. Oh gosh - I didn't know people were anti-flowers. They bring such joy to a room :)

    I love the color of that lipstick.
    & that nailpolish - I'm always picking up a new color at Walgreens. I mean, $1.99 - why not?

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  23. I really liked the lipstick among all the options u mentioned.. lovely giveaway.. happy weekend

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  24. The hair mask and face scrub sound nice! I like the sounds of the ingredients in the facial scrub.

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  25. The Audrey highlight is on my list right now. It's so gorgeous! Enjoy your weekend :)

    Louboutins & Lipstick

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  26. Oooh I need that hair mask in my life! And another fabulous lipstick shade on you girl! And you know how I feel about Sinful nail polishes - for only $2 they last much longer than the expensive brands.

    Happy Friday <3

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  27. That moisturizing lipstick is tempting! I feel like all the lipstick I have majorly dries out my lips, even when I put chapstick on first.

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  28. Oooo I LOVE those nail colors, especially the silver and blue shades! Thanks for an awesome roundup with these products! I need to refresh my skincare routine!

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  29. haha i love that you call it a buggy :) that lip colour is fabulous on you! i'll have to try it out, it sounds amazing and i love lip stuff that is moisturising. flowers always cheer me up, I rarely buy them, but I love to look at them. Have a good weekend!

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  30. Love the new Sinful collection, Have a great weekend

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  31. I love that lip color - I've got my summer colors down but am still on the lookout for my go to fall lip.

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  32. Girl I LOVE Acure products!!! No funny business and they totally work!

    Isn't it great how small things like fresh flowers can immediately change our mood? (: Have a lovely weekend Elle!

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  33. How can anyone be anti-flowers? SMH
    Anyhoo, been dying to try an Edward Bess lipstick. This shade looks fab on you:)

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  34. Ooh, I want to try the Edward Bess lip tint! That color is so pretty!

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  35. I absolutely love GC products, but have yet to try out that powder! I'm definitely putting it on my list of things to try.

    Connie | Sponsored by Coffee | Etsy

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  36. I've just added a bunch of stuff to my ever-growing beauty wishlist, like that brightening facial scrub!
    ~Sara
    Sincerely, Sara

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  37. The Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder looks beautiful!

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  38. I'd be most likely to try the hair mask. That lip color is really pretty too.

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  39. Great post and giveaway! I love all the colors in the Sinful Colors Back to School Collection!

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  40. The new Sinful Colors collection looks amazing! I wish the shades were a bit more fall-esque; but loving them nonetheless!

    xx

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  41. Beautiful look. ♥
    Perfect for the first school day. :)

    xoxo
    Selly
    from SellysSecrets || Instagram

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  42. That skin brightening scrub sounds divine! I love the price point too!

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  43. These products all look great!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  44. I am FOR SURE checking out that brightening facial scrub!!!

    XO

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  45. Who is anti-flowers?! That seems crazy. Anyway... all of these sound great, especially that moisturizing lipstick. I feel like my lips always dry out too quickly.

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  46. That back to school nail polish collection is really pretty! I'm actually really eager to see what Sinful Colors brings out for the fall, though! I am SO ready for fall!

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  47. great picks.. the hair masque sounds amazing.

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  48. I have never done a hair mask before, but I am totally intrigued!!! Also, those Sinful colors are absolutely amazing!!! I am going to have to check them out next time I am out and about. I could use a few more colors in my collection...or at least pretend like I do! Bring on the fall!!!

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  49. You've got a lot of great products here! I love Acure skincare, so I definitely need to check out that scrub.

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  50. Lots of great problems. Even though thankfully since I do online schooling I don't really need to get ready to go to school. The sinful colors nail polish have some great colors! I need to go check out the new colors they have.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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