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Beauty Cathclaire Lifestyle

Cathclaire Pick: Color Wow Supernatural Spray

If you are a busy women who enjoys the glamorous process of getting ready but don’t always have the time you need for FULL glam, this product review of Color Wow’s Dreamcoat Supernatural Spray is for you.

Color Wow Dreamcoat Supernatural Spray is a haircare product that I have been eyeing for weeks. I was hesitant to purchase because of the price point and because I tend to be a sucker for products involved in the oh-so-fun process of getting ready and have been duped by this category’s advertising more times than I can count. (Hence why I have a blog basically about shopping L O L)

OK – if you want the cliff notes of cathclaire’s review of the Color Wow Dreamcoat, I effing love it (click here for more beauty faves.) If you want to read further to discover the 5 Reasons I love it- let’s get into it.

First and foremost, I am all about optimizing my life.

When it comes to my glam routine (makeup and hair), I value products and rituals that save me time and make getting ready for the day or an event easier. This usually looks like a product that can do double-duty and Color WOW Supernatural Spray fits the bill – it works as a heat protectant AND a dreamcoat for your hair.

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Beauty Cathclaire Lifestyle

Cathclaire Favorite: t3 Micro Curling Wand

T3 IS CURRENTLY HAVING THEIR SUMMER SALE!

t3 micro is a high tech hairstyling tool company that makes styling your hair not only fun but easy and the whirl trio is what I use everyday.

the crystal press t3 micro

I never knew how to curl my hair in a way that I felt proud of growing up. I tried sleeping in curlers, using hot curlers, and a wide range of different curling irons and I just couldn’t make it work! I am convinced that is because T3 Micro didn’t come out until 2003 and the curling irons I used were not user friendly. I swear, before t3 micro, every time I curled my hair myself or asked for curls in the salon, I came out looking – as Rebecca would say – “like a poodle!”

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Beauty Rebecca

Spotlight on: Follain Clean Skincare

My new skincare routine with clean skincare brand Follain.

FOLLAIN CLEAN SKINCARE

FOLLAIN REALLY KNOWS THE CLEAN BEAUTY GAME.

Follain was founded in 2013 with founder Tara’s mission to curate a store that sold clean beauty. Products with none of the bad stuff in them.  She was on a mission to lead a clean lifestyle and along with eating clean, she was determined to do the same with the products she put on her body as well.  She quit her corporate job and spent time researching the best beauty options for people and the planet! For years, they curated the shop with clean beauty brands like Herbivore Botanicals, ILIA, Indie Lee, OSEA and Ursa Major.

In addition to these fabulous brands, they also created their own clean skincare line.  In addition to being free of toxins, cruelty-free and dermatologist tested, their in-house Follain line is affordable.  I know for me, I have always wanted to indulge in the best options for my skin but that can be cost prohibitive. And they knew that. SO! This new routine that I have adopted is truly affordable and it works.  I have seriously sensitive skin and have had trouble in the past finding an entire skincare line that works for me.  I was excited to give Follain and chance and even more excited when each of the products worked for me.

follain clean skincare

follain clean skincare

 

Here is my current skincare routine with Follain:

HYDRATING CLEANSER – This creamy gel cleanser cleanses the skin without drying it out. It is a refreshing start to my day and perfectly removes makeup at night.

INDIE LEE BRIGHTENING CLEANSER – I alternate the Follain cleanser with this amazingggggg product. It makes my skin SO SO soft and it smells amazing. The combo of the two has my skin seriously soft and hydrated even during the winter.

ULTRA HYDRATING MASK –  If you have dry skin like me, especiallyyyyy during the winter, this is a must! I obviously do not use it after cleansing each time, but I have been using it once or twice a week during these dry winter months.  You can leave it on for just 20 minutes, or if you are like me, you can leave it on for a few hours and forget, getting that extra hydration 🙂

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Beauty Holidays

Gift Guide for Skincare Lovers: TULA

A gift guide for the skincare lovers in your life! Give the gift of TULA this year.

tula holiday gift guide

If you’ve got skincare lovers on your list this year, this is the post for you! These TULA holiday gifts would be perfect for best friends, sisters, in-laws and really anyone who is looking to add to their skincare collection.  They would of course be a perfect way to treat yourself as well. From the everyday eye balm, to moisturizer and masks, TULA has a great selection of clean skincare products.  I always love to see what they come up with around the holidays and am excited to share with you what they sent me to try out!

In case you haven’t heard about TULA before, it is a skincare line based on using probiotic extracts to soothe and calm the skin and improve balance and hydration.  When I started using TULA in the spring of 2020, my face was always red and splotchy and dry.  After using TULA for a few weeks, my skin cleared up and I have been using my TULA routine everyday since.   (See my before & after in this IGTV video here)

SO ANYWAYS, ONTO THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

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Beauty Cathclaire

Agent Nateur Holi (glow): The Multi-Purpose Eye Serum We Love

Agent Nateur is a natural skincare brand that is made out of high quality ingredients from European Countries and holi (glow) eye serum is the product that got me addicted to this brand. You can purchase it on the Agent Nateur website or at Revolve, Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and Dermstore. (If you are in a hurry for your Agent Nateur products, I recommend getting it from Revolve for their free 2-day shipping practice!) 

the crystal press beauty agent nateur

Agent Nateur holi (glow) is Luxe & Effective

I have been using Agent Nateur products for over a year (see my first review of Agent Nateur here) and I am still impressed by this skincare brand, especially the multi-purpose eye serum called holi (glow). I love how luxurious my skincare routine feels as I dab this serum under and around the delicate skin of my eyes. The other night, I had finished my shower and night time skincare routine and my husband said “Wow, your skin looks amazing. You’re glowing!” 

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holi glow review eye serum

The Agent Nateur Glow comes from the Ingredients.

I say that this eye serum is multipurpose because it can be used on bare skin, during your skincare routine AND it can be used over makeup for a natural looking glow. Have you seen the Gucci Multi-Use Gel Gloss that is a clear serum-like makeup? Holi (glow) does provides this same glossy effect while also taking care of your skin. 

The ingredients in Agent Nateur’s holi (glow) eye-serum are not something that should be overlooked. I know how carefully Jena Covello, the creator of Agent Nateur, sources her products and this eye-serum is no exception. Some of the ingredients in this eye serum are cucumber and lavender water, Sodium Hyaluronate, pitaya, and caffeine. Each of these have an active roll in decreasing age spots, dark circles, and puffiness. 

beauty blog the crystal press agent nateur review

If you are looking for a luxurious and effective way to elevate your skincare regimen, especially for your eye area, look no further than Agent Nateur’s holi (glow) eye serum. It rings in at just under $100!

XO, Cath

~ PIN TO SHOP LATER ~

agent nateur holi (glow) serum
agent nateur holi (glow) serum
Beauty Lifestyle

Our Favorite Not Your Mother’s Products

You have heard us talk about our favorite NYM products here and on our personal blogs over the years, but we figured it was time for one comprehensive post here. 

not your mother's hair care

Not Your Mother’s makes cruelty- free salon quality products at affordable prices. You can find them at Ulta, Target and your favorite local pharmacies. NYM products are a part of our daily hair rotations and here are a few products that are in regular rotation:

Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray – Not Your Mother’s Sea Salt sprays are perfect for creating texturized beach waves. Spray on damp hair for beachy vibes year ’round.

Part Time Air Dry Accelerator – Speed up your air dry process after a shower before you style your hair!

Clean Freak Dry Shampoo – NYM has a variety of different dry shampoos to give your hair a few extra days in between washes and this one is my personal favorite!

All-in-1 Hair Perfector – This one does it all! This detangles, controls frizz, strengthens, adds body and more! This is a must have. (more…)

Beauty Fashion Lifestyle

Things We Bought This Month and Loved

we wrote this blog post during quarantine last year, but the sentiment remains the same and we have updated it with current favorite picks.

the crystal press quay sunglasses

Another thing that we learned in Quarantine is how to spend less, and on things we really want! As fashion bloggers, we are often buying things to try out so that we can spread the word to you guys about what we like and don’t like. We are also gifted products (usually beauty) to share with you as well. We try to share only things that we truly believe in, but often will link similar products as well.

Today, we are sharing a handful of things we purchased this month and really loved. These won’t break the bank and range from candles to earrings, to sunglasses and accessories. We are going to try and make these posts a regular thing here on the blog and hope you find them helpful and useful!

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Beauty Lifestyle Mindfulness

Eminence Organic Skin Care at Scents of Serenity

Eminence products are located at Green Spas all around the world, including local Richmond Spa, Scents of Serenity.

the crystal press eminence organics

As you guys probably saw on instagram, we are excited to be ambassadors for our local spa Scents of Serenity this year! Each month, we get to look forward to trying out their various services to tell you guys all about them. Additionally, we have been trying out lots of Eminence Organics Skincare products, which they use extensively at the spa.

Eminence Organics is a fully green company, whose products are made using the best, natural, Biodynamic ingredients. None of the bad stuff. All of the good stuff. They’ve got healing properties from vitamins that only nature can produce. When you use the Strawberry Rhubarb face mask, it actually has pieces of fruit in it. That’s how you know its truly organic. Plus, the smell! So fresh and so clean (I had to).

Another thing that we love about Eminence is that they plant a tree for every product sold and thanks to their collaborations with spas like Scents of Serenity they have planted 17 million trees so far. Their Forest of the Future program helps to support communities in developing nations, and we love it when a company has heart and is passionate about helping others.

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