Tight Beauty

Check out our favorite finds for great beauty products. Please contact us and send your own secrets from your fabulous beauty stash so we can try them out and post them!

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser not only feels amazing, but it’s an amazing product we fell in love with the first time we tried it!  This product is great for all skin types, is extra gentle, fragrance-free and is even safe to use around the eye area.  Sometimes  after working out, we are prone to breakouts and this product has made that a thing of the past!  We also love the smell of the fresh cucumbers!

Grab some of this product for yourself at Sephora!

Make-Up Forever Professional Lift Concealer

Make-Up Forever Professional’s Lift Concealer not only conceals dark spots, but can also be used as a highlighter on the more prominent parts of the face, such as the cheekbones, forehead, and chin!  This conceals and brightens around the eye area using vitamins A and E and definitely masks the appearance of fine lines.  This is available in Pink Beige, Dark Beige, Neutral Beige or Golden Beige shades.  I love this and am sure you won’t be disappointed! ~ M

Pick some up for yourself at Sephora.

Tarte Lifted Eye Primer with Firmitol

Tarte Lifted Eye Primer smooths the eyelid, intensifies eye shadow pigments and locks the shadow in place for a long-lasting wear. Lifted also contains Tarte’s proprietary complex, Firmitol, which tighten eyelids and the skin on the surrounding area. On initial use, it has the same, silky silicone feel as other eyelid primers, gliding on and blending easily. It is colorless but effectively cancels out any redness, yellowness or blueness that may be showing through the thin eyelid skin. I have personally used a number of eye primers, and none of them delivered on the promises made — this one does and I love it! ~ M

Pick up a tube for yourself at Ulta and Sephora.

Alba Clear Lip Gloss

I have fallen in love with these lip glosses!  I keep them in my car, purse, gym bag, everywhere!  The tropical fruit flavors take me back to summertime.  Tropical fruit extracts and certified organic emollients are blended together to create exotic lip glosses that best reflect the beauty, vitality and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands for soft, shimmering lips.

Available in irresistible coconut, pineapple and passion fruit, Alba Hawaiian Clear Lip Gloss is a safe, smart cosmetic. Free of artificial colors, petrolatum, mineral oil, phthalates or parabens. ~ M

Available at Whole Foods and Amy’s Natural Nutrition.

OPI’s Pink of Hearts 2010 Nail Lacquer

Show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with OPI’s Pink of Hearts, the official Nail Lacquer created to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure & Rethink Breast Cancer. The 2010 shade is frosty-ish pink, two coats did it for me, and it’s actually quite pretty. I like this color and the finish is velvety looking. Each bottle has a special pink-ribbon cap wrap in support of breast cancer awareness. Join me in supporting a wonderful cause AND look fashionable and powerful at the same time! ~M

For more information on this product, visit: www.opi.com.

Bare Essentials Mineral Make-Up

I use this stuff and love it! Bare Essentials mineral makeup applies flawlessly for perfect looking skin with a fresh healthy appearance. It is light and natural with no artificial ingredients, preservatives, binders, dyes or perfumes — so it won’t irritate your skin. It’s also non comedogenic & waterproof, so it won’t clog your pores. Great for the gym for when you start sweating because it won’t cause you to break out. ~M

Get yours at Kenwood Towne Center at the Bare Escentuals Boutique on the 2nd floor, or visit bareescentuals.com.

Clairsonic Cleansing System

Our latest Tight Beauty pick is from one of our favorite makeup artists, Nancy Dawson, of facing. “One of my absolute favorite skincare products is the Clarisonic Cleansing System. It addresses the concerns that the majority of my clients express to me; breakouts, dull skintone, dryness and dehydration, and flakiness. You will see marked improvement after just the first day or two; skincare products are more effectively absorbed, pores appear smaller (because they are so clean!) and there is a brightness and clarity to the skin once you remove those pesky dead skin cells. You will be addicted!” Check out the Clairsonic Cleansing System at: www.clarisonic.com.

Aromatherapy Hand Soap – Sleep Better Lavender Vanilla

We know you are busy and often don’t put sleep on your priority list, but did you know that not getting enough sleep can lead to issues with your weight, mood and immune system? We have found the perfect product to get you relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep! Try Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Hand Soap in Lavender Vanilla. This fresh hand soap gently cleanses skin while an aromatherapy blend of essential oils and absolutes calms your mind so you can sleep better and wake more refreshed. Lavender Essential Oil soothes and calms so you can sleep better. Vanilla Absolute helps to calm feelings of stress that can keep you from falling asleep. This hand soap smells amazing and helps me wind down at night…try it! ~Melissa

Entire aromatherapy product line is available at www.bathandbodyworks.com.

ELASTIderm Décolletage System

Ladies, this is a one of a kind therapy that works to restore the skin on the chest and neck. The ELASTIderm Décolletage System is a unique solution for the aging décolletage. After summers in the sun, it’s the perfect tool to rejuvenate the natural extension of your overall look with a chest and neck treatment. I’m loving what it’s done to my skin. Thanks again to the girls at Dr. Mendelsohn’s office for another great suggestion! ~Melissa

Entire product line available at www.obaji.com or at Dr. Mendelsohn’s office in Rookwood Commons.

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine

The sleek shine, the refreshing tingle and the minty breath freshening make this such a great lip gloss for the summer! It contains a small trace of peppermint oil to give it that cooling sensation that I love. ~Melissa

0.5 fl. oz at www.bigelowchemists.com – On SALE for $5.00

OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil

This a “miracle in a tube” for dry cuticles! We use this all the time due to the fact we are constantly washing our hands here at the gym! It’s great for natural nails and acrylic nails. And it’s easy to apply while you are driving but I am in no way saying that this is a good idea. My nail girl Christina Wallace, owner of Prestige Nails, got a kick out of that one. By the way, Christina ROCKS! And so do the other girls at her salon! ~Melissa

0.25 fl. oz at Prestige Nails or www.amazon.com - $9.49

Obagi Nu-Derm System

I started using these products and within 2 weeks noticed a HUGE improvement in the tone and texture of my skin. They are amazing for evening out your skin tone and helping control breakouts. The price is a little on the high side but the products last for a long time! They are to be used in conjunction with prescription Retinol crème. Don’t skimp on your skincare products! It is worth the indulgence! This is the #1 prescription-strength skin care system and transforms your skin at the cellular level. ~Melissa

Entire product line available at www.obaji.com or at Dr. Mendelsohn’s office in Rookwood Commons.

Rose-tinted lip & cheek stain is kiss-proof and gives you a naturally sheer and sexy glow and has won numerous beauty product awards. Perfect for those days when you only have time for light makeup but still look fresh, just apply a few dots to the apples of your cheeks and blend quickly with your fingertips.

0.5 fl. oz. bottle at Sephora – $28

I want to share with you an amazing product that I love and YES, it really does work! It’s called Latisse and it’s a solution that you apply before you go to bed each night that will visibly thicken, lengthen and darken your eyelashes. Put it on your top eyelids by your lash line just as you would eyeliner. I noticed a difference within 3 weeks and at 10 weeks my lashes were noticeably longer and I have ladies complimenting me on them all the time! ~Melissa

Approximately $125.00 – Contact your dermatologist

Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara

I am always on the hunt for the “perfect” mascara. And the conclusion I have come to is that there is no “perfect” anything. But I will say that for the time, I have found something that is nearly perfect for my eyes – Givency Phenonem’Eyes Mascara!

This $29 mascara is very defining & lengthening and it grabs every tiny little eyelash you have! It is extremely dramatic and your eyelashes will look fierce when you use it!

Another option that isn’t quite as expensive, that will give you nearly the same results is the Loreal Telescopic Explosion. This isn’t quite as dramatic but for $7.99 it definitely passes my volumizing and non-flaking test! ~Melissa

Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes at Sephora – $29
Loreal Telescopic Explosion at drug stores – $7.99

Moroccan Oil

Ok ladies – This hair product is one of my favorite products of all! I have been using Moroccan oil on my hair for 3 years now and I am totally addicted. It restores shine, strengthens and conditions, and smells super yummy! Your hair will feel amazingly soft and healthy. This products is sold in some salons or can be purchased online at Luxury Parlor.

I will be trying their shampoo and conditioner too so I will keep you posted on my thoughts! ~Melissa

3.4 oz. bottle at Luxury Parlor – $34.50

dr. brandt’s pores no more vacuum cleaner

Do you remember those pore strips? (I’m pretty sure you can still buy them.) Well we found something that is, in our opinion, better!

Pores no more vacuum cleaner helps loosen and remove black heads, absorbs excess oil, helps unclog and tighten pores, and exfoliates & softens skin texture. You put a thin layer of this stuff on and it dries to white in about 10 minutes to let you know it is finished. You then just wash it off with warm water! I could tell a difference in the first week of using this product! You can use it up to 2-3 times per week for noticeably improved pores! It can be purchased on dr. brandt’s website, Sephora online, and also in Sephora stores. ~Melissa

1 oz. bottle at Sephora – $45