Shine like a Diamond with Redken's new Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine

I recently got a new shorter, lighter hair style.  My hair was a heavy, dark mess.  Can I fake it and make it look good? Yes.  Do I want to have to do that everyday? No.  So I chopped off just enough to allow me to still have an up-do for my best friends wedding.  After that, so long hair!  Pixie cut here I come.  I'm already excited about it and can't wait!

My stylist always has great recommendations and I value what she suggests for me.  Her new go-to product is Redken's Diamond Oil.  She used it on my hair that day and my hair was silky soft and I seemed to be frizz-free.  Could this be my new go-to product?!?

I immediately think of Rihanna when I see this bottle:
"Shine Bright Like A Diamond...." 

This hair oil is not just your regular hair oil.  Yes, it smoothes out my hair and helps with fly-aways, but it also nourishes, strengthens and reinforces hair from the inside out.  It helps to boost shine and protect hair from all the harmful damage we put it through (heat styling,etc).  I did a little bit of research on Redken's Website and was even more impressed after reading about all the technology behind this product and all of it's uses.  Take a look at what I saw:

Image Source: Redken

Image Source: Redken

Not only is this amazing for my hair, but I can also use this on my dry hands?!?! AWESOME!  I love this product because it does so much.  It's everything from a simple protectant to a deep conditioning hair mask.  The price on this product is $40.00, but I can honestly say this product will last me a very long time.  A little bit goes a long way and with the dropper on this product, I don't waste a bunch of product that I don't need.  A couple drops will do the job. 

Easy to use dropper.  Simply push down on top a couple of times and dispense product.
Make sure to warm up the oil in your hand before applying! 

There are two versions of this product.  The regular one that I purchased for Medium Hair Types and also the Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine Intense for very Coarse/Dry hair types.  My stylist said that most people would probably use the medium hair types, but consult with a stylist/sales person to find out which would work best for you.  

Redken's products are available at any Redken Salon and at other stores like Ulta.  If you are a part of the Ulta's  Rewards Program, this was a product that was available for Level 6 redemption.  Great addition to the program if you ask me! 

Click here to learn more about Redken Diamond Oil

Click here to visit Redken's Website



**This product was purchased by me

Friday Favorite: L'OREAL IDEAL CLEAN WIPES

It's Friday!! I am so excited to type that.  I'm ready for a day of NOTHING! I'm not sure that will happen, but I am trying to be positive.  For my Friday Favorite, I have a really affordable product!  It's under $5.00 ($4.99 to be exact) and it can be found at almost store that carries L'OREAL.  I've been using it for over a month now and I am really, really enjoying it.  So...what is it???

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The L'OREAL Ideal Clean Makeup Removing Towelettes are such a great product.  They dissolve dirt and oil from the skin and take off makeup brilliantly!  One of the reason I purchased these was because it even says they help tighten pores and I have to say that since using them, my pores have been in really good shape.  These are alcohol free and have not irritated my skin at all!  I think these are some of the best makeup removing wipes I have ever used.  They even take off my waterproof makeup with no struggles!!

Have you guys tried these yet? There are a few other products that they offer and I might check them out! Let me know if you have!

**Take a look at the YouTube video I did on these wipes here

What's new at Paula's Choice *RESIST Retinol Body Treatment, Clinical Advanced Redness Relief and RESIST Retinol Serum*

Recently, Paula's Choice contacted me and asked me if I would like to try out a couple of their new products.  YES! This is a skincare line I get really excited about and when I hear about new things from them, I get even more excited.  Their products work and they are such a fantastic company that I love supporting them.

 I filmed a quick little first impression video that I wanted to share with you guys and included links to Paula's Choice website below.  Let me know what you guy's think and if you have tried any of the products I mentioned in the video already.

Paula's Choice Website

RESIST Retinol Body Treatment

Clinical Advanced Redness Relief

RESIST Retinol Serum

Beautypedia
This is THE best place to look for honest, reviews about products you are interested in.  Both skincare and makeup products are reviewed and updated very often.  Try it out!


Click here to watch video

Favorite Beauty Products for April

It's May, so you know what that means.  Besides lots of May showers (good thing I have found some good haircare products to fight frizz),  I've also made my list for favorite beauty products for the month of April.  This was a tough month because I used quite a bit of new products/product lines during April, but I think I picked a good assortment.  Some skincare, makeup and hair care products.

1.  Nuance line from Salma Hayek.  This was featured in my latest haul video and I've since used it more and WOW!  This is for sure my #1 product find for April.   I have been using the BB Cream and the AM/PM Super Anti-Aging Cream like crazy.  In my video I talked about how I thought the moisturizer would be to think and heavy for daytime, I was so wrong!  It does feel heavy at first, but as it sinks into the skin,  it is great!  The BB Cream is a good color match for my skin and gives a really nice radiant glow (Light/Medium).  I can get a little oily, but nothing that a good powder can't fix.  As far as coverage, it is tends to even out my skin tone pretty nicely.  If I am experiencing a lot of redness, it sometimes isn't enough. These products are only available at and they always have some pretty good sales on this line (I got mine buy one get one half off).

2.  Pantene BB Cream for hair.  Yep, you read that right, for hair.  Let me introduce you to the Ultimate 10 BB Creme from Pantene.  As soon as I saw that this was coming out I was on the hunt for it.  This BB Cream fights 10 different hair issues.  From frizz control, heat protection, shine enhancer and many more.  It's a product you can put  on your hair wet or dry.  At only $5.00 and some change, this is a steal! This is the perfect hair product for those of you that hate having to use multiple products on your hair.  I don't find that it's heavy at all and when I let my hair air dry, my curls/waves don't seem to frizz and my hair is super soft.

Image Source: Pantene

3.  DermOrganic Skincare and Haircare.  I got a sample of this line because someone told me how great it was and kept raving about the hair masque and face wash.  They would right!  The samples I got were a shampoo (seemed like a face wash, but in a good way), masque and a leave in treatment oil.  For skincare I got a face wash, moisturizer and an all over body lotion.  I really did enjoy using all of the products.  They are fabulous for sensitive skin and they work great.  I love the face wash.  It seems very rich and creamy and takes off any makeup perfectly.  It doesn't irritate my super sensitive skin either.  The shampoo is unlike any I have used before.  I can't explain the consistency of it, but it seems like a face wash.  You just have to try it.  The face moisturizer worked great on my oily-combination skin and didn't cause any breakouts or oil issues. Fragrance free is always an added bonus as well. This product line is available at Ulta and on their website.  I have sent them an email requesting more info....still waiting on that.

Image Source: DermOrganic

4. Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara.  I have been using this every single daily lately because it's a fantastic mascara.  Not only does it give me length and volume, it doesn't clump or wear off (It is a gel-mousse mascara).  The brush is nice, plus the wand itself is ultra flexible, which allows you to really work the mascara into your lashes.  This is one of the best mascaras I have used a in a long time.

Image Source: Maybelline

5.  Flower By Drew Barrymore Powder Foundation.  I reviewed this product line briefly before and really liked it.  I stopped using the Powder Foundation and went back to my MAC Studio Fix again.  I hit pan on it, finally and had to start using something else.  I forgot how much I liked this product.  For only $9.98, it is a very nice powder foundation that can be used as a foundation or just a powder to set your makeup. Believe it or not, the brush that comes with this is really good for touch ups.  I like that its slim enough to get around areas like the nose and under eyes.  This is available at Wal Mart only and my local store seems to have it stocked up most of the times.

There you have it.  My favorites!  Have you tried any of these? I'd love to hear about it if you have!

Phillip Lim for Target (9-15-13)

I saw this all over Twitter this morning and had to share!  If you are a lover of fashion and Target, you will be super excited about this collaboration.  Phillip Lim is coming to Target ya'll! I couldn't be more excited.  I found this video on YouTube and wanted to share.  Enjoy!! Official launch date is 9-15-13.

Blog Sale!!! Jewelry, Makeup, Purses and More!!

I have been busy cleaning out my closet and drawers, so I can have a blog sale!  I wanted to do something that would allow me to pass on some products or other items I don't use anymore, to someone who would!  Plus, I'm going to donate a portion of the money to a charity that helps Boston Victims.  It's a win win!

Here are the rules.  When you see an item you want, email me at info@simpystine.com with the item you are interested in.  The sale items will be awarded to the person who contacts me first.  Once I have emailed you back that you have won the item, you will then be emailed an amount to pay (to be paid via Pay Pal.)  You will pay and I'll ship the items to you.  It's that easy!  No returns and all items must be mailed within the US.  Questions? Email me! If you see something you are interested in, but feel the price isn't quite right, email me your best offer! Shipping is not included!

Here are the items:

1.  Stila Snow Angel Color Palette (Normally retailed for $39.00) $10.00
This palette has only been swatched with clean brushes and not even all the colors have been swatched.  18 Eye Shadows and 18 Cheek Colors.

2.  CHI Volume Booster Spray and CHI Infra Treatment (Normally retail for around $25 for both) $10
These products came with my CHI Hair Dryer and I might have used them once?!?! Basically brand new.

3.  Wet n Wild Fergie Nail Collection (Retail around $3.49 a piece) $5.00

4.  3 Essie Nail Polishes (Normally retails for $8) $5

5.  Assortment of Face/Eye Primers $5    SOLD OUT

6.  Flo Refillable Fragrance Atomizer (Brand new) and assorted perfume samples (Some Deluxe) $20

7.  Bobbi Brown Holiday Eye Palette $10  SOLD OUT

8.  The NAKEDS by Victoria Secret (Normally retailed for $25, only swatched) $10

Assorted Jewelry: $5 a piece (All valued way over $25 or more)

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Assorted Purses:

I will take more photographs for you for the ones you are interested in.  If needed.

Juicy Couture $40

Coach $50

Coach $15

Juicy Couture $50

Betsey Johnson $25

Juicy Couture $50

Juicy Couture $75

Coach $40

Coach $20

Josie Maran Argan Glow Self Tanning Body Wash

Have you guys seen this amazing new product from Josie Maran? She is the queen of Argan Oil and when I saw this product I was puzzled!  The Josie Maran Argan Glow Self Tanning Body Wash is a self tanner I apply in the shower?!?! Plus it has the benefits of Argan Oil??  SOLD! I have so many questions about this product, so I am going to place an order for this asap.  Are you?

Image Source: QVC

For more information, please click here to learn more about this product!

Henri Bendel Brown Rivet Wrap Bracelet

I just had to share this beauty with you guys!  I love me some Henri Bendel and I was so excited when I saw this bracelet!  It's gorgeous and I have nothing similar to this at all.  I couldn't pass it up.

Love this bracelet!  I can wear it when I'm casual or spruce it up with a fancy outfit.  It's very comfortable and when the light hits the crystals (or whatever they are), it shines like crazy!  

This bracelet retails for $68.00, but I was lucky enough to get it for 20% off because they were having a sale! Make sure to sign up for their newsletter because I even got a 30% discount email the other day! Score!!

Here's the information if you'd like to purchase this piece! My piece was the multi color option.  

Image Source: Henri Bendel

Brown Rivet Wrap Bracelet 

$68.00

Jamie's Beauty Blog Sale!

I told you guys I was working on a blog sale and I have finally finished pictures and all of that, but Jamie, who is a featured guest blogger, was also putting one together and she is like lightening fast!  So she beat me.  *Sigh* I don't know how she does it all! Haha..

Here's her listing for her items on ebay!  Her seller name is jamiencorby. Here are a couple of the items she has listed.  She has more listed on her ebay page!

$4.99 (plus shipping)

That Simple Skincare Eye Roller is worth $9.99 alone! Plus I see some REN Skincare goodies...

$9.99 (plus shipping)

Nice assortment!  I'm pretty sure I see a Mischa BB Cream in there, which retails for $29.00!

I will have my items up and listed by tomorrow!

 Stay tuned! I have some great items! 

Groupon Deal: The Body Shop $20 for only $10

Here's another great deal!  Thanks to Groupon, who always bring us fabulous savings, this one is for The Body Shop (LOVE their body butters!!) and it's for a $20 Gift Card for only $10.00! What a great gift idea for Mother's Day!!

Click here to purchase this deal

Hurry, this deal is only valid until 5/2/13!  This promotion is open to US Residents only and can be used online or at any of The Body Shop's retail locations. You can purchase up to 3 of these deals, but 1 deal can only be used at a time.   Happy Shopping!!

Click here to visit their website to see their Mother's Day Gift Ideas! 

butter LONDON Introduces Pitter Patter (Limited Edition)

butter LONDON has introduced a new Limited Edition Nail Lacquer called Pitter Patter.  This was created especially for the royal baby-to-be.  This is available online only!  Hurry, this will be sure to sell out fast!

Image Source: butter London

butter LONDON Pitter Patter

Mother's Day Gifts from Julep

I'm going to start talking about some gift ideas for Mother's Day (It's on Sunday, May 12th, for those of you who didn't know).  There are always so many great options for gifts, in all price ranges.  Today I want to share with you one of my favorite companies, Julep!  They have a fabulous variety of gift sets all ready to go for Mother's Day!

Upper Hand

Image Source: Julep

This is a great gift for any mother who just needs the basics!  This set includes a Hand and Cuticle Stick, an Oxygen Nail Treatment (Which I love!!) and the Rock Star Hand Creme,  which is a great moisturizer.  It all comes ready to gift, with a Gift Box and Mother's Day Card included!

Retails for $34.00
Maven Price $27.20


Au Naturel

Image Source: Julep

Jennifer, Grace and Lynn are the perfect natural polish shades! These would make a stunning gift for someone who likes soft pink, natural shades for their nails.  **I'm also thinking of the soon to be brides!! These are gorgeous wedding colors!!

Retail Price $28.00
Maven Price $22.40


Heart to Heart

Image Source: Julep

Audrey, Minnie and Drew are the perfect colors for a Mom who isn't afraid to wear a little color! This is a very "girly" set of colors, but still not going too crazy!  These are gorgeous and totally perfect for Spring/Summer!

Retail Price $28.00

Maven Price $22.40

Guiding Light

Image Source: Julep

Teri, Catherine and an Oceano Boho Candle, all make a great packaged gift!  I love the Coral Pink color and also the classic red nail never goes out of style.  The Candle is the Oceano Fragrance, which Julep describes as Leafy Greens and Summer Fruits with hints of Jasmine and White Musk.  It comes packaged and ready to go in a gift box and includes a Mother's Day Card.  I love this because everytime she lights the candle, she can think of you! 

Retail Price $54.00

Maven Price $43.20

Helping Hand

Image Source: Julep

To really wow your mom, this gift is sure to be a winner!  It features a Glycolic Hand Scrub, Julep Essential Cuticle Oil,  Rock Star Hand Creme, Sienna Polish, January Polish, Julep's Exclusive Makeup Bag and a $25.00 Julep Gift Card.  This is an excellent set of products!

Retail Price $84.00

Maven Price $67.20

There are a lot of other gift options on Julep's Website, so take a look and see all the other gift sets they have put together or choose from any of their products.  They are for sure to be a hit!  Plus, it's always time to remind our mother's that they deserve to be pampered!!