Last night was our third virtual live event, a beauty party hosted by lifestyle expert Amber Milt that brings readers together for one main purpose: to encourage a night of shopping, celebrating and experiencing the latest and greatest in beauty. With thousands of viewers joining the presentation, the energy was high, but the level of excitement for the high-quality brands that participated was even higher.
Prior to each event, our viewers have the opportunity to purchase a box filled to the brim with products from each amazing brand, but theres a catch: Each participant who bought the box must wait until the event for the grand reveal, making our community of beauty lovers feel that much more connected, even through a screen. If you did not purchase a box, here’s an exclusive sneak peak as to what was inside, along with some tips and tricks from each of our guest speakers and a list of special deals and promo codes. You can also rewatch the event if you missed it. Happy shopping!
Featured Product:
Dr. Brandt Magnetight Age-Defier Skin Recharging Magnet Mask ($75)
Guest Speaker:
Linda Popowytsch, director of PR and social marketing at Dr. Brandt
Product Rundown:
This 2017 NewBeauty award winner is not only blowing up on TikTok, but it is also super fun (and effective) to use.
“This mask is part of our Do Not Age line,” says Popowytsch. “It’s infused with micro-magnetic particles that have a forcefield-like effect to repel signs of aging while embracing the skin’s ability to rejuvenate itself for a more youthful and vibrant appearance.” To use this, apply a thick layer to the skin, let it sit for five minutes, and then wrap the magnet in a piece of tissue for easy cleanup. Next, glide the magnet over your face until all the product has been removed.
Featured Product:
Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser ($48)
Guest Speaker:
Brian Goodwin, Éminence international educator
Product Rundown:
This milky cleanser dives deep into the layers of the skin without manual exfoliation or over-stripping. “It lightly froths on the skin to remove any dirt, oil, or impurities and it’s safe for daily use,” says Goodwin. “It’s also formulated with our Lactic Acid Complex, which combines vegan lactic acid with other botanicals to resurface and refine the skin.”
Featured Product:
Foreo Luna fofo ($89)
Guest Speaker:
Beki Hoxha, chief business officer at Foreo
Product Rundown:
This facial cleanser comes with 24K gold sensors to measure the moisture level of your skin. “This works with the Foreo For You app to analyze your skin,” says Hoxha. “The app lets you synch your device through bluetooth and then walks you through a series of questions about your skin. This allows you to create a routine with your Foreo device.”
Featured Product:
Anti-Stress CBD Drops ($125)
Guest Speaker:
Anna De La Cruz, master esthetician and head of product development for Glo Skin Beauty
Product Rundown:
Formulated with 1000mg of full-spectrum CBD and a therapeutic adaptogen complex, these drops have a calming effect on the skin. “Our skin can be very reactive, and these drops level-up the skin so it can respond more positively to stressors. You’ll see that irritable skin is calm and breakouts are cleared post-use,” says De La Cruz. She also notes that the drops are formulated with ashwagandha as well as reishi mushroom, two antioxidants that are chock-full of skin-calming powers.
Featured Product:
Balance Oil ($30)
Guest Speaker:
Jessica Mulligan, CEO and founder of Winged CBD
Product Rundown:
“The balance oil contains organically grown CBD and evening primrose oil, which helps to balance your hormones,” says Mulligan. “There’s a few different ways you can ingest this: put a dropper-full under your tongue and let it sit there, which is the best way to take CBD, put it into your coffee and tea, or bake with it.”
Featured Product:
Teatreement Mission Clear! Kit ($25)
Guest Speaker:
Fressia Park, assistant digital marketing manager at Dr. Jart
Product Rundown:
“This line targets the more alkaline parts of your face while leaving the more acidic and neutral parts of your face alone,” says Park. “This is key because your breakouts tend to be more alkaline or basic than the rest of your face.” Included in the kit: the entire Teatreement collection, which includes the cleanser, toner, moisturizer and color correcting treatment, all in mini sizes.
Featured Product:
Red Energy Recovery Serum ($40)
Guest Speaker:
Laura Eurdolian, CEO and founder of Pretty Connected
Product Rundown:
“This is Mamonde’s all-star product,” says Eurdolian. “It uses all parts of the pomegranate seed and flower to give bright, glowing, hydrated skin.” This lightweight serum instantly wakes up the skin and prepares it for the day ahead.
Featured Product:
Renweal Eye Cream ($60)
Guest Speaker:
Molly Johnson, VP of domestic sales for Epionce
Product Rundown:
This eye cream was originally developed as a prescription-only product because it is mainly formulated with botanicals. Now, it’s used by skin-care junkies and patients alike, without the greasy finish. “Your eyes feel hydrated and filled—plus, it’s an amazing base for your makeup,” says Johnson.
Featured Product:
Effortlash XL Lash Expanding Mascara ($24)
Guest Speaker:
Leigh Griffin, founder of Doll 10
Product Rundown:
“We created this for people that don’t have great lashes,” says Griffin. “We wanted a mascara that’s really going to do it all: volume, length, curl and style (without the worry of clumping). It’s going to give you those mega lashes!”
Featured Product:
GrandeLIPSTICK Plumping Lipstick ($20) and GrandeBROW-FILL Volumizing Brow Gel ($20)
Guest Speaker:
Emily Bopp, senior manager of public relations and social media at Grande Cosmetics
Product Rundown:
“The Plumping Lipstick ties together the saturated pigment of a lipstick, the hydrating nature of a lip balm, and the power of a lip plumper,” says Bopp. “The lipstick is infused with hyaluronic acid, which is such a hydrating ingredient on its own, and the kiss me quick flower (yes, it’s a real name), which stimulates collagen production in your lip area.”
The Gel, on the other hand, is infused with mini fibers that help fill in sparse areas of the brow that need a little bit of love or have gotten thinner over time.
Featured Product:
AA (Alguronic Acid) Barrier Serum ($85)
Guest Speaker:
Shannon Shapiro, VP of marketing at Algenist
Product Rundown:
Algae, the plant all of Algenist’s formulas are made with, can survive even the harshest of environments. “We discovered alguronic acid from algae, and it’s in all of our formulas because of its amazing anti-aging benefits,” says Shapiro. “It really helps defend the skin against pollutants and environmental aggressors,” she adds.
Featured Product:
Rescue Me Water Jelly Dew Cream ($55)
Guest Speaker:
Jeniece Trezzino, VP of innovation and physical product at Goodhabit
Product Rundown:
All digital screens create blue light damage, which causes fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of collagen. “This cream forms a protective shield around the skin, where it’s able to block your barrier from blue light. It also brightens the skin tone and repairs loss of collagen,” says Trezzino.
Featured Product:
Hydrating Melting Hair Mask ($37)
Guest Speaker:
Sarah Russo Milton, education director for Christophe Robin
Product Rundown:
This mask melts straight into the follicles for a deeply hydrated, silky finish. “We like to call this mask our instant shot of hydration. It has flax seed to help with elasticity and shine, and you only need to leave it on for a minute,” says Milton.
Featured Product:
EMSCULPT NEO
Guest Speaker:
New York plastic surgeon Yael Halaas, MD
Product Rundown:
“This uses radio-frequency along with electromagnetic stimulation to amp-up your body sculpting results,” says Dr. Halaas. “You’re going to see an increased reduction in fat along with increased muscle. The results really are amazing.”