Vogue's 2015 Beauty Break Throughs; JeNu Skin Infuser

How influenced am I by beauty endorsements from Vogue, Elle, Allure etc...? Pretty much, sucker punched, every time.  After all, they have full staffs of people doing nothing but trying products day and night and lucky for them, and sadly not for me, they are even paid for it.

I came across this nifty little product via my Facebook feed.  It turns out that the hand held JeNu's Skin Infuser one of Vogue's 10 "Game Changers" for 2015.

JeNu's Skin Infuser available online with a (hefty discount) or at Neiman's and Nordstroms (without)

What dozens of women report, is that when using JeNu daily with their favorite skin care products, the boost the "infusion" system provides greatly improves the efficacy of their skincare routine, plumping, tightening and reducing fine lines, wrinkles and folds. It is also extremely well reviewed on independent sites that rate products such as these.

JeNu comes with a 30-Day Risk Free Return Policy.  Most of the women reported great results in less time. I opted to purchase my JeNu system with a discount and in three installments.  I figured that way, if I'm not seeing results within a few weeks, I can return it, without having to lay out a large sum.

Sensai Cellular Performance Recontouring Lift Essence

Kanebo Sensai Cellular Performance Recontouring Lift Essence
Neiman Marcus $180

Last month, I wrote about Sensai Intensive Hair Mask. It was my first introduction to Kanebo products, which I thought, mistakenly, were limited to hair care.  

It's such an incredible product.  The first thing you notice is the scent of beautiful flowers; it's infused with 10 different kinds--The second thing you will notice is your lush, thick, shiny hair.  I loved it so much, that I took to scooping out little goodie jars to share with my Gal Pals.

When my friends at Tractenberg PR, wrote me about Sensai Cellular Performance Recontouring Lift Essence, I hadn't  realized that they also have an extensive skincare collection.  Divine!

Hello Gorgeous: Sensai Intensive Hair Mask

Sensai Intensive Hair Mask
$57 7.0 oz

Lately, I find myself slipping down the professional blowout rabbit hole, more and more frequently...It's not just that my stylist Lucas Magnum at Becker Salon in Greenwich gives me a fabulous blow out, he does, but that it always looks shinier and healthier than when I do it.

Why is that???

Partially, it's product, though I have all the good ones too.  I like that fact that their shampoos are never rushed, and every client will sit for a few minutes with their freshly conditioned hair wrapped in a steaming towel for further absorption. Also of course technique, brushes (multiples often are wrapped and rolled while Lucas works on other sections) and the best blow dryers.

Still, I can't always have it blown but I need to achieve a better result than the puffy, dry hair I seem to be ending up with lately and for sure, I have been slacking on deep conditioning.

When I received information from my friends at Tractenberg PR about Sensai Intensive Hair Mask for extremely damaged hair, I wondered if that might be my ticket back to home hair care salvation and I promptly requested a sample.

Fall Ahead

Fall Ahead by divadebbi featuring a leather purse

Brunello Cucinelli / Yves Saint Laurent suede boots / Yves Saint Laurent suede boots / Yves Saint Laurent leather purse / Kenneth Cole / Tom Ford lip stick / Serge Lutens perfume / White Orchid in Clear Vase

Review: Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation

Guerlain Lingerie de Peau
$59

Whenever I'm at Neiman Marcus, I like to visit their Cosmetics department. It is beautifully edited and primarily carries the best brands in the business like Cle de Peau, Chantecaille, Tom Ford, Le Metier de Beaute, By Terry, Sisley,Chanel and Guerlain.

Luxe packaging, silky formula's and gorgeous, wearable palettes make them all very tempting, but I just can't pull the trigger on a $48 lipstick, no matter how pretty. Where I am a bit more gullible flexible, is on spending on a good foundation...after all, when you think about what you spend on a new blouse, that maybe you will wear twice a month, it's really just pennies, since it's worn everyday.

Whenever the seasons change, I get the itch to freshen up my makeup.  Though I have been happy using my Tarte Beauty Balm, it is a little bit more matte than I am used to. I work so hard on achieving glowing skin, it seems counter intuitive to be losing some of it because of the makeup I'm using.

I have dreamed of finding a lightweight, dewy foundation that still has plenty of pigment and staying power. On top of that, I want it to be a perfect match for my skin, without making me look so pale, that I have to add bronzing powder. I want it to appear like I am not wearing foundation, but not feel so heavy that I have to dilute with water or moisturizer.

Honestly, until yesterday my Holy Grail foundation as eluded me...

I Am Discreet...

I Am Discreet... by divadebbi featuring high heel shoes

All Grown Up...

All Grown Up... by divadebbi featuring a leather pencil skirt