The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Mid-May Week in Review

If you are seeking an effective and affordable serum, then the TIRTIR Niacinamide 20% Serum is an extraordinary find. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends this gem for smooth, radiant  and plumped skin.

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle has no problems sharing how old she is. In You’re Wearing That?, Marsha gives her two cents on how to dress as a woman of a particular age.

Why More People Are Turning to Red Light Therapy for Healthier Looking Skin? Barbie's Beauty Bits shares eight powerful reasons why this once-exclusive treatment has become a go-to for anyone seeking healthier, younger looking skin.

Angie from Your True Self Blog shares two simple style tips that will make any basic outfit complete. For easy style throughout the summer and beyond, just grab these two finishing touches and go!

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty usually likes to share products that she had a positive experience with. But today, she’s recommending a particular nail polish shade that you should avoid! 

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ellixi beauty Limoncello Body Scrub Review

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I just discovered ellixi beauty, a cruelty-free clean beauty brand that is committed to transparency, a limited number of ingredients in their products, and delectable scents and textures. ellixi makes it clear that you can have clean, cruelty-free products that are fun and a pleasure to use.

About ellixi beauty,

The beauty industry has long been plagued by misleading practices and a lack of regulation. From 'clean beauty' brands that still rely on plastic packaging—contributing to environmental waste and introducing microplastics into products—to long ingredient lists filled with unnecessary additives, we knew there had to be a better way. At Ellixi, we had an aha moment: beauty doesn’t need to compromise health, the planet, or simplicity.

To us, clean beauty means being completely non-toxic—free of harmful chemicals and hidden ingredients that could harm your skin or your well-being. We realized that the future of beauty lies in doing more with less. That’s why every Ellixi product is thoughtfully crafted to be waterless, 95% organic, preservative free, plastic-free, and made with just 5 or less powerful ingredients. Our formulations prove that luxurious beauty can still be clean, ethical, and effective.

But there’s more to Ellixi. Beyond our products, we’re on a mission to reshape the beauty industry. We’re committed to radical transparency, sustainability, and empowering consumers to make informed choices. From our eco-conscious packaging to our simplified formulas, everything we create aligns with our core belief: less is more, for your skin and the planet.

ellixi beauty Limoncello Body Scrub is a delectably limoncello-scented scrub that only contains 5 ingredients. Gently massaging a small amount into damp skin releases the beautiful aroma, and the sugar and salt particles work wonders in their ability to exfoliate dead skin cells. The oils (coconut oil and the essential oils of lemon and vanilla) offer skin vital moisture, but they do so without leaving behind a greasy mess. Skin is left soft, smooth, supply and hydrated. It is truly such a pleasure using this body scrub, and the sensory experience is truly outstanding.

According to ellixi beauty,

Ellixi’s Limoncello Body Scrub delivers a zesty, refreshing exfoliation experience with the invigorating scent of bright citrus. Formulated with natural exfoliants, it gently polishes away dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and revitalized. Infused with hydrating oils and the uplifting essence of lemon, this scrub provides a burst of energy and a radiant glow, perfect for brightening both your skin and mood. 

Ingredients: Raw Sugar, Sea Salt, Coconut Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Vanilla Extract.

Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Raw Sugar: Provides gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and reveal softer, smoother skin.

Sea Salt: Detoxifies and deeply exfoliates, promoting improved skin texture and circulation.

Coconut Oil: Hydrates and nourishes, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple.

Lemon Essential Oil: Brightens and revitalizes the skin while offering a refreshing, citrusy aroma.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, comforting fragrance and contains antioxidants to help protect the skin.

Directions: Prepare Your Skin: Before use, rinse your body with warm water to soften your skin.

Scoop a Small Amount: Using clean, dry hands or a spoon, take a small amount of the scrub out of the jar. Avoid introducing water into the jar to maintain the product's quality.

Apply to Skin: Gently massage the scrub onto damp skin in circular motions, focusing on areas that need extra exfoliation, such as elbows, knees, and heels. Avoid sensitive or irritated areas.

Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse off with warm water, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.

Close the Lid Tightly: If using the scrub in the shower, ensure the lid is tightly closed immediately after taking out the product to prevent water from entering the jar.

Pat Dry and Moisturize: After exfoliating, gently pat your skin dry with a towel and follow up one of our body butters for enhanced hydration.

Overall Assessment: This is such a wonderful body scrub, and I can hardly wait to introduce you to more ellixi beauty products! What a wonderful brand discovery!

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Cantu Weightless Daily Leave-In for Waves and Curls Review

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As a person with naturally curly hair, I am constantly on the lookout for products that are specifically made for wavy and curly hair, and the new Cantu Weightless Daily Leave-In for Waves and Curls is just that. I tried some of their products about 8 years ago, and was quite curious to test out this new product. This cruelty-free brand makes so many wonderful products, and they truly understand the needs of wavy and curly hair.

Cantu Weightless Daily Leave-In for Waves and Curls is a feather-weight leave-in conditioner that is formulated to smooth frizz and fly-aways, condition and moisturize the hair and scalp while providing heat protection for up to 482° F/250° C. It also softens the hair, refreshes curls, adds noticeable shine, adds volume and detangles curly locks. It has a light fruity aroma that is pleasant, but it isn't long-lasting. It is neither sticky, nor greasy and it works as an effective styling aid for my hair.

According to Cantu,

Introducing the new Cantu Weightless 15+ Benefits Daily Leave-In Spray, great for all hair types. Provides heat protection up to 482° F/250° C and protection from environmental damage. Made with fair trade blue agave known to help promote stronger, smoother, healthier looking hair. This Daily Leave-In Spray provides more than 15 unique benefits for scalp and strands. This spray prevents breakage, adds volume, strengthens and conditions dry strands, refreshes curls, adds shine, detangles, softens and smooths. Also great for moisturizing dry scalp, apply evenly on clean, damp or dry hair. Cantu Weightless is vegan, suitable for sensitive skin, and free from harsh ingredients.

Features and Claims:

• Contains 15+ Benefits: Smooth, condition, moisturize strengthen, and more!
• Heat Protection: Provides heat protection up to 482° F/250° C.
• Organic Blue Agave: Made with organic fair trade blue agave to promote stronger, smoother, healthier-looking hair.
• Gentle Care: Formulated with ingredients that are suitable for sensitive skin.
• Clean Formula: Free from harsh ingredients, cruelty-free, and vegan friendly.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed/Flaxseed) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice (Decolorized), Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Eucalyptol, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Fragrance (Parfum), Aspartic Acid, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyester-11, Mentha Spicata Leaf/Stem Oil, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfite, Geraniol, Citronellol. *Organic

Directions: Apply evenly on clean, damp or dry hair. Do not rinse. Style as desired.

Overall Assessment: This leave-in definitely works well for my curly hair, and it is a huge bonus that this is cruelty-free and affordable. If you have wavy or curly hair, it is definitely a leave-in conditioner worthy of your consideration.

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Nordstrom Up to 25% Off Beauty Deals Through May 17

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Y'OUR Personalized Skincare Routine Review

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If you looking for a personalized skincare routine, then it is worth becoming acquainted with Y'OUR Skincare. I tried their custom skincare several years ago, and since that time they have reformulated their products. The brand was created by friends Jenny and Hannah, who sought to create safe and effective skincare products that actually do what they claim, and that allow one to streamline their skincare routine. Y'OUR is a cruelty-free and vegan brand that is made in the USA.

About Y'OUR,

When beauty entrepreneur Jenny and a MIT data scientist Hannah discovered their shared frustration with finding the right skincare and mutual desire to help people feel their best, Y’OUR Skincare was born.

Jenny had spent years in the beauty industry—talking directly to customers about their concerns and getting past bogus claims. When she finally cured her own acne, she understood how powerful the right routine can be to transform your skin and your confidence.

As a consumer concerned about toxic ingredients, Hannah had been using her analytical skills to test and research products with natural ingredients herself—looking for the right non-harmful combinations to fix her oily t-zone and sensitive dry patches.

Together, they created a unique algorithm that’s driven by powerful AI and human insights to fully assess your skin’s needs, then create a personalized regimen that changes with you.

Because they believe every person should be able to have the confidence and 'I can do anything' feeling that comes with having great skin.

You simply start by taking the Y'OUR Skin Quiz, and then your quiz is analyzed by their skincare experts with the help of their Skin AI system. This ingenious system is, "where data insights meet human understanding." 

About Skin AI,

We input this data into Skin AI, our intelligent algorithm that builds a model of your skin in its current state. Then we cross analyze this model with your goals and search thousands of ingredients to create your customized system of four essential products that work perfectly together.

Knowing what will work best for your skin requires more than AI. That’s why we have a team of the best chemists, hygienists, and beauty industry experts who review your customized system before you receive it.

Then our team continues working hard for you—optimizing your system as your skin, your environment, your lifestyle, and your goals change.

And the MIT data scientists who built Skin AI update our algorithm with your immediate input, so our systems are always getting smarter and becoming more personal.

You always get the right ingredients in the right formulas in the right order in a way that's right for you.

My quiz resulted in a very gentle, nourishing and hydrating system, and it has been a very good fit for my normal to combination skin type.

Cleanser (Step 1): The cleanser that I received is a very gentle and lightly lathering cleanser that thoroughly cleans without ever stripping my skin. It rinses clean and leaves my skin soft and comfortable. Additionally, it is fragrance-free, nourishing and leaves my skin lightly hydrated. It is gentle enough to use morning and night.

Day Cream (Step 2): This daytime face cream is lightweight, emollient and fast absorbing. It nourishes and moisturizes my skin all day long, and it leaves behind no greasy residue. It is fragrance-free and has no detectable aroma, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth and supple. Since it contains a sunscreen, I can skip an additional sunscreen. Though I still carry a sunscreen with me to reapply throughout the day.

Y’OUR offers a world of benefits for valued customers:

- FREE 24/7 Skincare Consulting with our experts

- FREE Formula Adjustments

- FREE Refill up to a whole set and Early Shipment if renew

- Exchange REWARD POINTS for up to 20 Add-on products

- A BIRTHDAY GIFT on your birth month to celebrate

- Up to $30 OFF for both you and your loved one!

Serum (Step 3): The serum that was selected for me is a thick gel that immediately melts into my skin and offers it serious hydration and a dewy glow. I use this before the day and night creams because it is lighter, and I prefer layer products going from lighter to heavier formulations. There is no detectable aroma in this hydrating serum, and it feels heavenly when it sinks into the skin.

Y'OUR Skincare is: Cruelty-Free, Vegan, Paraben-Free, Made in the USA

Night Cream (Step 4): While thick and emollient, this night cream is remarkably lightweight and fast absorbing. It has a lovely texture that melts into the skin without leaving behind a greasy and unpleasant residue. After use, my skin is immediately soft, smooth, supple and ultra-moisturized. It is fragrance-free and it has no detectable aroma, whatsoever.

Your custom skincare kit includes a 3-month supply of cleanser (60ml), day cream (30g), serum (20ml), and night cream (30g). The subscription is delivered every 3 months so that we can reduce our carbon footprint and keep shipping costs low.

There are two payment plans to choose from:

- $69 monthly installments ($207 total per shipment)

- $180 flat rate, charged every 3 months at the time of shipment

Ingredients (click to enlarge photograph)

Overall Assessment: My personalized Y'OUR Skincare routine is gentle, hydrating and perfect for my normal to combination skin. I love that their skincare products are fragrance-free and they don't irritate my skin in the least bit. I also love the fact that Y'OUR adjusts your skincare routine by replacing products that don't work for you with products that do! This is a really solid skincare brand and their products are effective and pleasant to use.

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Y'OUR Lip Balm Review

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Y'OUR, a personalized skincare brand that is cruelty-free and made in the USA, makes wonderfully clean and effective products, and I am thrilled to have recently discovered to their fantastic lip balm. 

About Y'OUR,

When beauty entrepreneur Jenny and a MIT data scientist Hannah discovered their shared frustration with finding the right skincare and mutual desire to help people feel their best, Y’OUR Skincare was born.

Jenny had spent years in the beauty industry—talking directly to customers about their concerns and getting past bogus claims. When she finally cured her own acne, she understood how powerful the right routine can be to transform your skin and your confidence.

As a consumer concerned about toxic ingredients, Hannah had been using her analytical skills to test and research products with natural ingredients herself—looking for the right non-harmful combinations to fix her oily t-zone and sensitive dry patches.

Together, they created a unique algorithm that’s driven by powerful AI and human insights to fully assess your skin’s needs, then create a personalized regimen that changes with you. Because they believe every person should be able to have the confidence and “I can do anything” feeling that comes with having great skin.

Y'OUR Lip Balm is a deeply moisturizing balm that works wonders on dry and chapped lips. This cruelty-free brand, which makes highly effective products, did an enviable job formulating this lip balm. It is ultra-emollient, has the perfect amount of cushion for comfortable wear, and it has the perfect thickness. It is neither sticky, nor runny, and it applies easily with the slanted tip applicator. Filled with nourishing ingredients, it locks in moisture and leaves lips soft and smooth. Furthermore, the Hyaluronic Acid offers lips sustained hydration and it gently plumps fine lines. The peppermint oil is refreshing, but it isn't in the least bit overpowering.

According to Y'OUR,

Y’OUR signature lip balm is packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish dried and chapped lips. Not only does the formula create an effective barrier to lock in moisture, it also deeply hydrates for a long lasting soft and smooth lips. With intensive hydration from Hyaluronic Acid, Y'OUR Lip Balm attracts moisture to the lips to plump and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Directions: Squeeze out an appropriate amount and gently swipe across the lips. Tip: Apply a thick layer before bed as a lip mask and wipe off dead skin cells with a soft towel.

Overall Assessment: I have been carrying this lip balm with me since I received it, and I reach for it more than often than any other lip balm these days. It is that good!

$19.00 for .50 oz. from Y'OUR and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Happy Mother's Day

Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day, and to all of the people who have mothered us throughout our lives!

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle shops online frequently and hates returning clothing that either doesn’t fit or that is poorly made. She relies on well-written reviews, and in this feature she discusses what makes a good review.

Do you take yourself seriously as a fashion/style/beauty blogger? Nancy says "I do, although...my style is certainly not everyone's cup of tea... and I know it...that is why I have fun sharing my bloopers, on Nancy's Fashion Style...."

milk_shake Incredible Oil is an obsession-worthy hair oil that fights frizz and offers hair hydration, shine and it smells divine. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends this extraordinary haircare gem!

Want to dress up a bit for Mother’s Day? Shimmery clothes for day is a popular way to add cheer to your wardrobe. Angie from Your True Self Blog shares ideas on how to wear the special pieces in your closet, and make them more useful.

Have you tried retinAL instead of retinOL as part of your skincare routine? If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, read Allison from Never Say Die Beauty’s post on why you should. Also, check out her comparison of three different retinal serum brands.

Pamela from Style Yourself Confident asks: ever considered color analysis? Did you know that some colors make you look tired but just a change of shade can bring you to life like Dana who regained her spark!

If you're planning for a summer getaway, don't forget your fun summer vacation nails. Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares fruit-inspired designs and tropical nail art ideas as the perfect way to add a splash of personality to your look.

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