Category Archives: Beauty

a Seacret from us to you

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Growing up as cute little girls we were taught to stay away from anything gross… (bugs, messy food, dirt, and MUD). As we grow older, the beauty industry tells us Mud is a good thing. One of the biggest contradictions of life! Ha kidding. If you are like us, you have tried almost every facial product that is on the market. We have found ones we loathe and ones we love. Here’s a mud mask that has won over our hearts. Never again will we be searching for a different brand; we introduce you to Seacret.

If you haven’t heard, they use minerals from the Dead Sea. The exact same sea that Cleopatra had her husband fight for because she couldn’t go without these minerals to keep herself looking beautiful.

Here’s how they describe this particular product:

SEACRET Mineral-Rich Clarifying Mud Mask is based on an advanced formula composed of Dead Sea Minerals from the Dead Sea Mud that gently purifies and cleans clogged pores. The Mud Mask is a Dead Sea Cosmetics product that combines herbal complexes of Aloe Vera, Chamomile Extract, Vitamin A, Sunflower Seed and Jojoba Oils. SEACRET’s unique Dead Sea mud mask nourishes the skin, leaving it smooth and fresh.

 

The retail cost is $94.95 and worth every last penny. Go ahead and thank us later! We promise you won’t regret this.

XO,

The Ultimate Betties

 

Eyes: 86 Black Circles

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OK Betties, it’s now Tuesday. You got through the fateful Monday and your week is progressing until you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wonder where those dark circles came from.

Trust, this Betty gets plenty of sleep but my hours are awful, I work nights and truthfully I don’t think it matters what hours you sleep as long as you get 8 hours a night on average.

Here’s the thing, if you get enough sleep what are the other solutions, besides make-up?

1. The standard cucumber method or one of those masks you can place in the fridge/freezer, placed especially underneath the eye.

2. Used, cool tea bags. Rest them on your eyes.

3. Keep hydrated! Water is MUST!

If none of those work out, it’s time to break out the wallet.

4. The black circles could very well be the cause of allergies.

  • “To determine why your circles happen, gently stretch the skin under your eyes. If that area becomes darker, the circles are probably due to genetics or aging. If the color doesn’t change, UV rays or allergies are probably the cause.” -www.realsimple.com

5. If thin skin is the issue, use a collagen building cream. (ROC products at local drugstores)

6. If it could be caused by a vascular problem, use two pillows under your head at night.

“For quick circle camouflage: apply eye cream and let it dry for a few minutes. Then pat on a creamy concealer that matches your skin tone. Top with a layer of loose powder, which helps prevent makeup from caking in creases.” -www.realsimple.com

Now that you know these easy tips, you better be the best looking Betties in that office tomorrow!

XO,
The Ultimate Betties

Dear Betty…

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Dear Betty….

People say I look 10 years younger than I am.  That’s nice and no problem to hear that, but I feel guilty that I do absolutely nothing to keep it nice looking.  Some day my good skin genes from my dad’s side are gonna show me up for my real age.  Funny story:  I went in to Macy’s to the Clinique counter once and got a makeover, and the young girl asked me what my cleansing and moisturizing routine was (trying to choose the right formula for me).   I said  ”Actually, nothing,” and she accused me of lying to her!  :)

Now that my wedding is one month away, I want to know what you would advise on:  how does a person get a beauty routine down so that she does it day after day, night after night, without a second thought?  For me, it’s like pulling teeth.  In fact, I floss my teeth everyday, and I know a lot of people don’t.  So, I have the opposite problem.

Would you care to share with us what each of you do for your face care, please?  Oh, also, I am drinking lots of water to keep my skin beautiful.  :)

Thank you Betties!

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Birch Box

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Happy Friday Betties! We wanted to give you something to think about over the weekend. Have you heard about the latest trend of monthly beauty and trinket boxes? We certainly have and decided to give one a try.

  • Birch Box: $10 per month. Includes shipping.
  • You will receive it once a month, 5 samples come in each box.
  • It’s an inexpensive way to get that fun surprise factor that we all love.
  • When you sign up, they offer a quick inventory about your beauty regimen to get a better understanding of your wants and needs.
  • Each month they focus on a new theme and they send you a card describing it along with each sample that you received.

    The card which describes the theme and contents of the box.

There are many out there; MyGlam(Ipsy), PopSugar, etc. Next time you’re on Pinterest search monthly subscription boxes or monthly beauty boxes, and do your research, not all are beauty related. They even offer subscriptions for men. Most range from $10-50 a month. PopSugar, for example is $35 a dollars a month, yet it offers all full size items with a retail price of over $100 in every box.

It is money well spent and perfect for any Betty at anytime from date nights to the perfect accessories to add to your clutch.

The only con we can really think of is that with Birch Box, you will only be receiving samples. But again, $10 really is not much to try something new. Your account lists everything you get in your Birch Box each month, which makes it easy for one-click shopping if you decide to buy a full size version.

Here is what we got in our first monthly Birch Box:

The contents of our October Birch Box.

  • Juicy Couture: Viva La Juicy La Fleur Perfume – Full-Size: $25-70
  • LuLu Organics: Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder. Dry shampoo in powder form – Full-Size: $30
  • Mox Botanicals: Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter – Full-Size: $16
  • theBalm Cosmetics: Mary-Lou Manizer. Three-in-one highlighter, shadow and all-over shimmer. - Full-Size: $24 (Our favorite in this box)
  • Twistband: Hair Tie. Colorful snag-free elastic that doubles as bracelets - Full-Size: Set of 6, $10

There you have it, Betties. If you have any questions about Birch Box please don’t hesitate to ask either by commenting or writing us an e-mail. Have a great weekend!

XO,
The Ultimate Betties