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Creating Peace With Rituals New Jing Collection

Facial Night
The Rituals Jing Collection was just released to help inspire peace, calm, and relaxation during this very stressful time. The new Ritual of Jing is a rich blend of calming lavender and sacred lotus, the scent is perfect to help relax. I set it up in my shower with warm steam, the Jing meditation audio file (available on the Rituals website or their app), and the shower foam + body mist. It almost feels like my favorite spa. Rituals Jing Collection The body mist is just lovely. One spray is about all you need. The body cream is rich...
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TIPS ON WHAT SALONS/SPAS NEED TO DO BEFORE THEY REOPEN

Beauty
While the unintended spread of infection is not new to the world, salons and spas, the devastating impacts of COVID-19 have made it clear that we can no longer take germs for granted. So today I want to share with you how to reopen spas during this monumental time in our lives.  “This is especially relevant to hairdressers, nail technicians, aestheticians, and massage therapists who do not have the luxury of distancing themselves from their clients or working behind plexiglass,” says Jeff Alford, president of The CBON Group, Canada’s largest supplier of professional infection control products. Alford continues, “ If...
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Lash Extension Tips by popular Monterey beauty blog, Haute Beauty Guide: image of Alpha Intensive Recovery cream, Latisse, and a bottle of prescribed facial product.
Beauty

Lash Extension and Skincare Tips While In Quaranti...

Lash Extension Tips to Follow While in Quarantine Here are a few lash extension tips to follow so you...
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Spa Travel

A Day in Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach

There is nothing better than a spa day except a spa day with friends. My childhood best friend invited...
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Beauty•Gift Guides•Holiday•Holiday

The Best Spa Gifts

I think it is safe to say I LOVE to spa! A spa trip is my pick for a...
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Flawless Facial Bar in Old Town Salinas + Farmhouse Fresh--A Review | Flawless Facial Bar in Old Town Salinas + Farmhouse Fresh--A Review by popular California beauty blog, Haute Beauty Guide: image of a woman getting a neck massage.
Beauty•Spa Travel

Flawless Facial Bar Salinas + Farmhouse Fresh̵...

Thank you to Flawless Facial Bar Salinas for hosting me last weekend for a fun spa party! Old Town...
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Beauty

Do CBD Skin Care Products Make a Difference?

Last week I shared all about my spa day at Vital Body Therapy and I promised to share more...
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The Spa at Sanctuary Resort - The Spa at Sanctuary featured by popular California beauty blogger, Haute Beauty Guide
Beauty•Spa Travel

The Spa at Sanctuary

My friend and I arrived a little before the party at the Spa at Sanctuary to enjoy a glass...
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How to turn your shower into a hammam spa treatment with Rituals
Beauty•Facial Night

Turn Your Shower into a Hammam

Hey, guys!  I am so excited to share my latest self-care treatment with Rituals.  A few weeks ago I...
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About Me

I started Haute Beauty Guide in 2008 as a way to stay in touch with my skincare clients between appointments. At first, I only covered skincare but HBG grew with me as my life evolved— from traveling around the world, heading back to college after taking a long break, buying our first home, to getting my first gray hair! Monterey is my home and I take the lifestyle here to heart.

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We all know my love for @coola SPF but let's talk We all know my love for @coola SPF but let's talk about their new skincare line! #presssample

Glowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel - Antioxidant-rich Seaweed helps to gently dissolve away skin impurities and toxins while replenishing skin’s hydration. Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free. I used this as a morning cleanse or second cleanse at night. 

Skin Renewal Serum -  A nutrient dense serum perfect for renewal of the skin.  An all in one style serum packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, anti-oxidants and Moringa oil.  I used this am and pm to help with hydration levels. 
 I found my skin was plump and retained moisture all night.  Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free.

The Great Barrier Reef Cream - My favorite of the bunch.  The texture is light and creamy.  It absorbs quickly.  California Sea Kelp Actives, rich in essential nutrients and polyphenols, fortifies and hydrates skin’s barrier.  This is a gorgeous day cream.  It paired well with my SPF and foundation without any piling or caking.  Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free.

Available now @Nordstrom and @Revolve.  Shop the link in my bio.  Press samples.  All opinions are my own.  @COOLA #COOLA  #COOLASkincare
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This week has been a good one! I returned to work after not feeling well, and started speech therapy with Olivia, and finally signed one of my dream brands for the shop!!!!
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year t Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year to eat better? #ad I did!  We love movie nights at our house and pizza, too!  Sharing how I keep my New Year’s resolutions on track and still have a fun movie night at home with @Freschetta Gluten Free Pizza over on the blog today!  Pop over and let me know your New Year’s Resolution + favorite movie to watch with your little one. 
#GlutenFree
Big waves and cold weather Monterey is FINALLY get Big waves and cold weather Monterey is FINALLY getting some winter weather. 😆 bringing out all my sweaters and coats now!!!
Vitamin c and SPF go together like cookies and mil Vitamin c and SPF go together like cookies and milk—they just make each other better. Vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals and protect the skin. When vitamin C and spf are used together skin has boosted protection from UV rays.  Vitamin C is a skin booster, brightened and helps even skin tone. SPF protects from further damage allowing Vitamin to work on older damage. 

The texture of this new @supergoop Daily Dose is gorgeous. It absorbs quickly and leaves behind a soft glow. Trust me this is going to be your go to product as we all start heading outdoors again. 

If you are concerned about hyperpigmentation, sun damage or  uneven skin tone then this one is a winner.
Every skincare, haircare, beauty and a few toddler Every skincare, haircare, beauty and a few toddler skincare items I used in November/December up on the blog today.  Answering what I liked and didn't like plus why and when I use each item in my skincare routine.
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