Osmosis Skincare: Tips and Tricks

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No need to start from scratch to achieve fresh and flawless Valentine's makeup. Take your look from office daytime to date night ready with these quick and simple tricks from our Colour experts!

Wake Up Your Makeup

Adding a touch of concealer to the corners and underneath your eyes awakens the entire complexion delivering a fresh-faced look and feel to "end-of-the-day" makeup.

Pucker Up

The addition of a bold lip will immediately add drama and elegance to your look in one easy step. Our Lip Intensives are richly pigmented for a fun, flirty way to enhance your pout!

Bring Your Look To Life

Use your lipstick as a creme blush to create a romantic monochromatic hue or add a touch of one of our eight stunning blush shades.

Go Glam

Add intensity to the eyes with one simple swipe of a deep shadow shade to the creases and bottom lash lines, effortlessly transforming your look from day to night.

Shop from our Colour Collection for all your makeup must-haves!

Summer is just around the corner which means it's time to pack your bags for the season of travel! While adventuring around the world and heading off to your favorite beach destination is what we look forward to year-round, it can often wreak havoc on our skin and bodies. Global Educator, Ami Mallon is always on-the-go so she has chipped in to share her favorite tips and products for maintaining radiance no matter where your travels may take you!

Hydrate.

Rushing through airports and increased time in cars can mean a disruption to energy levels and sleep cycles causing superficially dry and lackluster skin. Being on the go can also mean less time devoted to your usual skincare regimen. Our Clear Plus+ Activating Mist is the perfect solution to this problem, with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea and Panthenol (B5), this Activating Mist will not only assist in activating and penetrating the Osmosis serums but will also re-energize the skin, offering antioxidant protection and providing a refreshing splash of moisture to revive you on those long days of travel.

Multi-Task.

Headed out for a scheduled vacay activity or a night out on the local town? Multi-tasking is the name of the game when it comes to being on the road. Lucky for you, Osmosis Colour has created multi-use products that are tailored specifically for this purpose! Try our dual-sided Age Defying Treatment Concealer. One side contains an emollient moisture stick rich with Argan oil, Apricot oil and Vitamin E to apply under the eyes before the concealer, while the other is a beautifully pigmented concealer, perfect for quick touchups throughout the day. This powerful little duo will awaken and revive your look (no matter how late you stayed up last night), and is an absolute must-have in your travel bag!

Mask.

Nothing wreaks more havoc on your skin than traveling on an airplane. Factors like a change in climate and recycled air can disrupt the lipid barrier making skin look and feel dry and dull. Take advantage of the time without cell service to treat your skin! Applying Masks on planes has become the new norm. Remedy Healing Balm is formulated with intense hydrating and healing ingredients like Castor Seed Oil and Wild Cherry Bark Extract to enrobe the skin with moisture and promote restoration while alleviating any redness or distress. Gently massage into your skin and land at your scheduled destination revived, refreshed, and hydrated!

Enjoy your travel adventures, just don't leave your skincare behind! Quick and easy application helps keep dull skin at bay. For more tips and tricks on your wellness routine while traveling, discover how to wander-on without skipping a beat here!

Even with a beautifully tailored regimen to suit our every skincare need, we can still find ourselves in the predicament of having the occasional blemish, dark spot or irritation pop up on the surface of our skin (usually just in time for important events). Your best friend in times like these? Our Age Defying Treatment Concealer! This multi-use product is the perfect tool to use to blur imperfections, redness & more. See tips and tricks of how this fabulous product can be used below.

Keep it Light

Camouflaging (concealing) should be a gentle illusion that helps make the skin appear even and brightened in tone. Less is more! Avoid layering multiple products, as this can appear obvious on the skin. Not only does heavy application draw attention to the area you are trying to distract from, it may also look unnatural and can clog pores and irritate the skin. Our concealer is lightweight and richly pigmented to deliver natural-looking coverage without compromising performance.

Prime Time

The shadow shakedown. Eye shadow transfer and fall out are the biggest makeup challenges encountered both upon application and throughout the day. Keep eye shadow in place by using a small amount of concealer as an eye shadow primer. Remember to blend well and apply sparingly, too much concealer can have the opposite effect and crease on lids.

Application is Key

There are many debates on how to properly apply concealer (and all of your makeup for that matter). And while it really boils down to personal preference, we're big believers in using our own built-in application tools... our fingers! Your ring finger helps to delicately deliver product to your skin while promoting maximum coverage with a smooth, non-streaky finish. For best results, apply concealer after applying foundation, then set with a Finishing Powder to keep it from separating or running.

The Quicker Picker Upper

While blending is an important aspect of all makeup application, it can sometimes be a messy endeavor. Keep it clean by using a bit of concealer on a small synthetic brush (we love our Concealer Brush for this purpose) to smooth out any lines from excess eye shadow, around the edge of the lips, for under-eye shadow fallout, or any other areas that need to be blended to make for a flawless application!

Use these tools, tips, and tricks to achieve the most natural-looking coverage and put your best face forward every day! Shop your bases, foundations, and Finishing Mist here to complete the look.

The changing of the season paves the way for a refresh and renewal in all aspects of life, including your makeup bag! Say goodbye to warm and dark winter hues and hello to this season's hottest trends! Glowing skin is always in, but this spring it's making a bigger statement than ever. Check out our tips and tricks for brightening up your look!

1. Glowing Eyes.

Put the smokey eye on hold, right now it's all about a monochromatic glow! No need for a contour color, just dab a bit of highlighter or a soft, shimmery shade of Eye Shadow onto the center of the lid and blend into the ball of the eye, just under the brow, and down around the tear duct to create a bright, youthful radiance! Get the full step-by-step tutorial for the perfect glowing eyes here.

2. Bright Blush.

Go bold with Blush this spring! Adding a pop of color to the cheeks perfectly compliments the glow of the eyes and adds life to your look! Colors in the coral and orange family are hot right now! And you can never go wrong playing it safe with pinks.

3. Flaunt your Best Features.

Targeted highlighting that illuminates the entire face is absolutely stunning in the sunny season. Heavy-handedly sweep the highlighter from our Lustrous Contour Duo along the tops of the cheekbones, on the tip of the nose, and across the cupid's bow. Or go for an even stronger shine by utilizing our Opal Water Color and blending in for a magical luminosity.

4. High-Shine Lips.

Lips take the cake this season as the point of interest in your makeup look. Electrifying and glossy is the way to go! Choose a color that says "wow!", the bolder the better and then lay on the lacquer. Our Lip Glazes come in richly-pigmented, high-shine shades that will add the cherry on top of your spring glam.

This spring's trends are all about big color and knowing when to glow. Shop your seasonal beauty bag essentials here!

Luscious lashes are the icing on the cake of every makeup look. Whether you're going for simple, "no-makeup" makeup in the daytime, or dramatic and glamorous for a night out, without a touch of mascara, the look just isn't complete. We spoke with our very own in-office cosmetic queen, Global Educator, Ami Mallon, about the tips and tricks she has up her sleeve to ensure your most lavish lashes every time.

When in Doubt, Leave it Open.

Sometimes when mascara is new, the formulation can be a bit too "wet" and could have less of an impact on the lashes. Leaving the tube of mascara open for a couple hours may allow enough oxygen to get in so that the formula is stickier and adheres to the lashes better for a more luxurious look!

The Stamping Technique.

Press the applicator into the base of the lashes. This will create more volume and transfer a bit of the color into the upper waterline making the lashes appear more full.

Reach New Heights.

Using the tip of the mascara wand, lightly place product on the ends of the lashes. This will create length that is oh-so-glamorous!

Wiggle It!

Place the mascara wand at the base of the lashes (both top and bottom) and shimmy it toward the ends. This will help to separate and elongate the lashes while removing any clumps. We're calling it the wiggle technique!

The Thicker the Better.

Apply mascara to the top and bottom of the upper eyelashes in order to create the illusion of a thicker and more fluttery look. This adds alluring drama and an irresistible flirty flare!

Want to see what we mean? Check out our Tips and Tricks Page for a visual on executing these techniques!

Halloween is right around the corner! As we carve our jack-o-lanterns, disguise ourselves in our spookiest attire, and prepare for an overload of candy, take a second to scan the ingredients of your Halloween makeup. Halloween is the night where boys, girls, young, and old break out the makeup bag in attempt to create the scariest look to complete their costume. But, beware! Some of the toxic ingredients in commercial Halloween makeup can be just as terrifying as the night itself! We are revealing several tricks with Osmosis makeup that will give your skin a treat as you dress up for Halloween night!

Frightening Foundation.
Choose a Base 2-3 shades lighter than your natural skin tone to achieve a pale-faced, ghostly look perfect for a zombie or skeleton! Our Pressed Bases are formulated with Zinc Oxide, Green Tea Leaf Extract, and our unique Goji Berry Blend that will nourish your skin all throughout the night while giving you a ghostly look!
BONUS TIP: Apply a generous amount of your favorite moisturizer to your face before applying the Base color to help enhance the makeup.

Batty for Blush.
Add a pop of color to your look with some Mineral Blush! We offer a variety of 9 different shades, each of which is formulated with natural ingredients, so you are sure to find the perfect color for your costume that will help scare your friends, not your skin! Peony will help pull together a whimsical fairy look, while Tulip can bring life to a creepy clown or doll!

Eerie Eyes.
Express your costume through the eyes with our array of Eye Shadow Trios. With 10 color pallets to choose from, you can go bright and radiant for a galactic warrior princess with Bronzed Cocoa or acheive a bone-chilling, ghoulish look for a ghost or a witch with Impulse and Aubergine.
Our Liquid Eye Definer is another healthy Halloween bag must-have to help pull together your costume. It's precise felt tip will help make drawing detailed shapes on your skin effortless!
BONUS TIP: Draw a lightning bolt on the forehead to recreate a wizardly Harry Potter look-alike or dare to add details around the eyes for a wildly realistic lion, cat, or giraffe!

Moonlight Lips.
Lip color is the cherry on top of any look, especially on Halloween! What's even better, is you can utilize Osmosis Lipstick, Lip Glaze, and Lip Gloss anywhere on your face to help add drama and intensity to your costume.
BONUS TIP: use Lust Lip Glaze to mimic blood for an extra spooky element! Unlike fake blood you can get at the Halloween store, it will feed your skin with nutrients instead of harm it with toxic chemicals!

Melt-Away like Magic.
Once the night is over, instead of reaching for chemical-filled makeup wipes or soap and water, grab Osmosis Melt Away Gelee! Dip a cotton swab into the jar and apply generously to the makeup, then wipe away with a soft towel. This is a great first step in the double cleansing process to ensure complete removal of all that spooky makeup!

Skip commercial Halloween makeup this year, and create your own healthy Halloween makeup kit here. Your skin will thank you!

It's finally time to strip away our base layers, put away our big sweaters, and turn off the heat! Spring is always a great time to renew, start fresh, and shed our winter skin. We have put together the perfect at-home spa facial that will not only reveal your spring skin, but give you some much deserved you time. Put on some soothing tunes, grab a cup of tea... or glass of wine (hooray Rosé season)!

Step 1: Wash that pretty face of yours with Cleanse. Let this gentle cleanser lift impurities from the skin without causing irritation. Pat dry with a soft towel.

Step 2: Mix one pump of StemFactor with a dime size of Repair and apply to your face, neck and chest. Spritz with Clear Plus + and massage into the skin for 30 seconds. Once you have finished your mini massage, allow the product to sit on the skin for 10 minutes. Gently rinse and pat dry with a soft towel.

Step 3: Mix 2 pumps of Renew and a quarter size amount of Hydralift Firming Mask. Apply to face, neck and chest. Spritz with Clear Plus + and let the product sit for 15 minutes. Now would be a good time to jam out to some tunes and take a sip of your beverage. Once your 15 minutes are up, rinse well and pat dry with a soft towel.

Step 4: Apply one pump of Refresh PM to your eyes and lips (use any extra to pat onto your cuticles)!

Step 5: Apply two pumps of Replenish with two pumps of Quench Plus + to your face, neck, and chest. Spritz with Clear Plus+ and pat your skin gently to push and absorb all the goodness.

Step 6: Take another sip of your beverage and take a peak at your glowing, spring ready complexion in the mirror!

There you have it! A simple, hydrating, gentle exfoliating facial to do at home to help shed your winter skin and reveal your spring ready glow! We love gifting ourselves with a little facial love on Sunday nights, not only is it a great time to spend with yourself, it gets you ready for the week ahead! Give it a try and let us know how you glow here!!

Learn where to shop for your spring facial here.

Stress. It's an intricate web of madness and often times is a silent monster that we don't know we have until it's too late. We all know that stress can affect our bodies in many different ways leaving us emotionally depleted, physically exhausted, and sometimes down-right blue. Stress is not only a mental monster, but it can also wreak havoc on your organs, cells, and skin. From breakouts, to puffy eyes and bellies, stress (often caused by internal and emotional inflammation) can leave us feeling detached, anxious, and feisty. In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, we have put together some tips to beat stress once and for all!

1. Breathe! This is the most important tip of all. Often when stress and anxiety kick in, our bodies go into fight or flight mode. With that, our breathing becomes staccato, causing our brains to lose out on vital amounts of oxygen. When you feel stress creeping up, remove yourself from your current environment and go someplace quiet and safe (like your staff bathroom or your car). Set your phone alarm for 5 minutes and get to breathing. Take steady, smooth breaths inhaling for a count of 7 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, then exhale nice and slow for 7 seconds. Do this for 5 minutes, focus only on your breath and start to feel the benefits of oxygen. *You may feel a little light headed at first, push through it and keep breathing.*

2. Harmonize! We feel so happy that we are able to provide you with a holistic way to combat stress and feel better. We love using Relax Harmonized Water and Inner Harmony Harmonized Water. Use these two together for a mid-day reset. Relax will help with the overall symptoms of stress while Inner Harmony will go deeper, helping to give your organs and cells a much needed boost.

3. Aromatherapy! Use essential oils to help calm your nerves and brain. We love these three oils for stress reduction: Lavender, Grapefruit, and Rose. Give yourself a whiff of each (separately) for a soothing scent break.

4. Dance! There is nothing better than an impromptu dance party. When you get home from work, crank some tunes (we suggest a fabulous 80's play list) and get down! After a long day, sometimes your body and muscles need to feel some love. Dancing is a great way to increase muscle memory and it gives your brain a break from thinking. So, don't worry about looking silly, just go for it. AND if you have a partner (or pet) at home, bring them in on the fun!

5. Visualize! Stress on your eyes happens every single day. From looking at a screen, to proofreading reports, your peepers put in a full day, everyday! Give them a break from relaying work related information to the brain by looking at images that make you feel happy. We love putting together a Pinterest board of images that just make us feel good. This can be anything from floral images, art, scenery or an Osmosis favorite... pictures of cats or dogs... or cats AND dogs together! Allowing yourself to take in some non-work related joy in the middle of the day lifts your spirits and gives your eyes and brain a little mid-day reset!

There you have it! 5 great tips to help you de-stress. Utilize these tips daily to start feeling lighter, happier, and healthier.

Learn where to shop for a stress-free day here.

With the changing of the seasons comes the need to perk up your beauty routine. We love a good hack and this season we've got all you need to put a spring in your step and get glowing.

Hack 1 - Blush: We love using Nude Bliss Blush as a shimmery nude eye shadow. This dusty shimmer with a hint of rose tone is perfect for a springy swipe of color. Simply apply this shade to your lids (from lash line to crease), add a thin line of black Liquid Eye Definer and a coat of Mascara for the perfect nude spring look.

Hack 2 - Get dewey, soft skin with your coverage! Immerse and Pressed Base. Apply Immerse to your skin, while it is still tacky, use our Base Brush to apply your pressed base for a dewy finish with medium coverage. We love mixing our foundation up each season to accommodate our skin as it changes with the weather and this combo is the tops for healthy looking skin.

Hack 3 - Treat your winter scalp with some spring loving. Combine 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and two pumps of Replenish for the perfect antioxidant scalp treatment. Heat your coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl for 12-15 seconds, then mix Replenish in with the melted oil. Apply to your scalp and massage. Wrap your hair in a soft t-shirt and hit the pillow. Wash your hair in the morning and enjoy a healthy, flake-free, happy scalp.

Hack 4 - Anti-Highlighter. Unless you are completely unplugged, you know that highlighting has become its own entity equipped with a healthy amount of followers. We love a good highlight just as much as the next gal, but we also love a more subtle glow sometimes. That's where our Age Defying Treatment Concealer comes in. Use the balm to add a pretty, soft focused highlight look to your cheeks, brow bone, cupid's bow, and chin.

Hack 5 - Soothe irritated winter skin. Now that winter is long gone, it's time to take a look at treating your legs. We know that the cold months leave us feeling little to no pressure to shave our legs... we also know that once spring is here and we do shave, we are left with a little razor burn and extra dry legs! We love using Repair as a leg mask post-shaving. This helps lessens those post shave bumps. Simply apply a thin layer of Repair to damp legs and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then rinse and follow with a gentle toxin-free moisturizer.

Now that you have our favorite spring hacks, learn where to shop for them here for a refreshed spring beauty routine.

Do you have an adventure seeker in your life? Sometimes gifting for those who are more interested in travel and seeking can be difficult, but don't worry we've got you covered. Give your thrill seeker items that will keep their adventurous spirit alive.

1 & 2. Modern Maps: Every adventure seeker wants to remember their escapades. Gift them with maps of where they have been or where they want to go. Not only do these make for great decor, but they help keep memories and wishes alive!

3. Compass Necklace: This beauty is the perfect gift for those on the go! Not only is it the perfect gift for those who find themselves on countless camping trips, it also looks great! Bonus? You can customize your astrological sign onto the necklace. It's the perfect reminder of where you have been and where you are going.

4. COFFEE: Who doesn't love (need) coffee? Any adventurer needs a little liquid energy in the morning to jump start their day. Gift them with coffee local to your city. Corvus Coffee offers a great monthly membership with fresh ground coffee delivered straight to your door at the beginning of each month... Yes, please!

5. Osmosis Adventure: Gift your seeker with all they need to stay well and healthy on their outings. Elevate will keep them alert with B-Vitamins while AC-11 will keep their skin healthy and protect them from the environment. Replenish will rejuvenate their skin after a long hard day of exploring and keep it protected from free radicals. Energize Me is the perfect Harmonized Water to keep on their person at all times. It makes for a great pick-me-up in the middle of a slump! The last (and most important) thing they need for their thrill seeking is Protect. Shielding your skin from the sun's harmful rays is SO important no matter what time of year it is. Protect is the perfect mineral based SPF that works on even the most sensitive of skin. It also happens to moisturize and smells divine!

Learn where to shop for your adventurer here.

"Winter is coming!" Actually, winter is already here (but we'll use a GOT reference every chance we get). With the changing of the seasons, it is important to adjust your beauty, wellness, and skincare routine. Colder weather brings on a flurry of skincare concerns that are easy to combat with the right tools. Winter is also be a great time to pay mind to your emotional and mental health too, gloomy days and longer nights can make for a total a change in mood and behavior. Lucky for you, we've got you covered with 8 easy swaps to add into your daily routine to boost your winter health inside and out.

1. Add moisture! Immerse is one of our favorite products to use in conjunction with Quench or Quench Plus. Adding just half a pump of Immerse to your daily/nightly moisturizer will give your skin a huge boost of hydration and moisture. The emu oil is your winter skin superhero, which also makes for a great hair treatment as well.

2. Gently exfoliate. Adding in a treatment that safely sweeps away dead skin build up will keep your winter skin from flaking, and keep it in tip-top health. We love using our Polish mask once a week to gently exfoliate with the use of enzymes. We don't suggest using a harsh scrub as it can compromise the surface and health of the skin, that's why we love this cranberry enzyme mask which gives us a fresh, hydrated complexion.

3. Slather with Refresh PM. This thick, balmy eye treatment will keep your sensitive eye area flake free. It also makes for an incredible lip and cuticle treatment. Load your lips, cuticles, and gently pat a bit around your eye orbital for a deep, moisturizing treatment.

4. Keep your spirit up! Seasonal depression tends to rear it's ugly head this time of year and we want you to know that you are not alone. We are so grateful that we have Body Talk Harmonized Water and Elevate to keep your mental health in shape for the long winter months. Body Talk neutralizes emotional effects on the body and Elevate will pump you full of B Vitamins giving you higher energy (without harmful stimulants), which will help keep your brain happy and healthy.

5. Up your water intake. Yep, it's that easy to calm inflammation inside and out. Increasing your water intake during these long, cold months will help keep your body functioning. It is important to flush out those toxins we tend to take in during the holiday season so our skin can stay healthy. Water is your perfect detoxing supplement!

6. Switch foundations. During the hot months, powder foundations tend to be the bee's knees. But once winter hits, it is smart to try switching your formula. Our CC Cream delivers coverage, protection, and more moisture than its powder sister, making it the perfect swap for winter.

7. Get your Clear on! Many of us at Osmosis have multiple bottles of Clear or Clear Plus in multiple places. From our purse or car to our desk drawer, we love using this refreshing spray to revive tired mid-day skin. Clear and Clear Plus will give your complexion a nice re-up of hydration. Use it during the day to help your skin combat dryness.

8. Use a sleep pack. For those with extra dry, extra sensitive skin, use our Hydralift Mask as a sleep pack. Pat a small amount all over your face, then hit the pillow. Once a week give your skin a treat with this overnight, hydration hack.

Learn where to shop for winter here.

You're a mean one Mr. (or Mrs.) Grinch. That's how a lot of us may feel when the holidays roll around. The stress and to-do lists seem never-ending and by the time the actual celebration arrives, it's almost (almost) too difficult to enjoy it. Don't worry though, we've devised a plan to keep you sane and calm this entire holiday season. Without further adieu (we know there is no time to waste), here is our top 10 things to do to prep yourself for the holidays!

1. Be a list diva! Make detailed lists that are broken down into 3 subjects:
Your List: Make a list that gives you tasks that will treat your spirit. Schedule a manicure, a massage and facial, and schedule some quiet time for you to read, journal, or just sit in calm silence.
Shopping List: Make an all inclusive shopping list that details what you need in regards to your holiday food shopping, gift shopping (broken down by person and budget per person), and
Task List: Write down your tasks (even the most mundane ones) like wrapping gifts, going to the post office, and cleaning duties you may have to prep for holiday hosting.

2. Ask for help. Don't be afraid to turn any task into a group activity with your family and friends. Helping each other out not only puts you in the holiday spirit, BUT you are also able to pull a Mary Poppins and make all jobs a fun game!

3. Say No! We all tend to over-schedule ourselves during the months of November and December. With holiday parties and people in town visiting, it is important to prioritize the events that will bring joy to your life. The one's that don't can be ditched. Saying no is easier than you think, so don't sweat making the choice to do it!

4. SLEEP. Schedule sleep for yourself (seriously). Put it in your calendar and note what time you want to be in bed every night. We suggest a 10 PM bedtime every night so you can ensure that you can grab a full 8 hours of sleep.

5. Treat your skin like you always do, with love. In other words, don't skimp on your skincare just because you are busier than normal. Use our National Healthy Skin Month routine for easy and quick steps that won't steal time away from your schedule.

6. Take your supplements. Don't forget to take your DIM, Complete and Elevate to keep your mind, body, and metabolism firing on all cylinders. Also take some time to utilize Energize Me Harmonized Water in the morning and Relax Harmonized Water in the evening for some balance.

7. Take a whiff. Have your favorite calming essential oil on hand everyday to take a quick aromatherapy break when you need it. We love to take a moment to smell some Lavender and Sandalwood.

8. Work out. Give yourself 30 minutes every morning to get your blood flowing. Keeping your heart healthy and your body moving will reduce stress immediately!

9. Create a competitive analysis to get your money's worth. Once you have your gift list complete, hop online and give yourself 2 hours to find the best deal on the items you want to gift. Often times we end up spending more than we needed to, so do your due diligence to keep your budget in tact.

10. Glam it up! You know the saying Look Good, Feel Better? It's true! Put on a glamorous face to boost your confidence and give you the feeling that you are invincible. Try our holiday look featuring our holiday color kit!

Use these steps to keep yourself calm, cool, and collected this holiday season. Completing these tasks will make you feel productive, accomplished and above all else... AWESOME!

Learn where to shop for the calm here.

There is nothing better than a holiday party! The champagne, the food, the company! Our favorite part of course, is the glamorous holiday looks! This season we launched some great holiday kits that make for the perfect gift for your loved ones (or yourself), one of which is the perfect set to create the most timeless holiday looks. Let's take a quick look at these holiday gems before we get to our holiday Crimson Cream makeup look.

Skincare Power Kit: This kit has everything you need to gift your skin with the perfect holiday glow. Full size StemFactor and Quench Plus couple beautifully with the travel size Purify and Polish. Rejuvenate your skin this season and give the gift of soft, supple skin to your loved ones.

Indulgence Recovery Kit: Take care of your holiday indulgences with this perfect kit to kick the aftermath of eggnog (and...eh-hem bourbon) right outta your bod! This kit includes samples of our metabolism busting Elevate, Hangover, Relax and Digestive Health Harmonized Water. Gift this kit to your holiday party host, he or she will love you for it!

Anytime Makeup Kit: Woah baby! This is one perfect makeup kit. This limited edition palette is equipped with everything you need to create any look your heart can dream up. Choose from Gingersnap and Spice Berry Trios or Chocolate Brûlée and Crimson Cream Eye Shadow Duos. You can use the darker shades to line, smoke, or define and the lighter shades to lift, highlight, and glow. Also included is the perfect tools for a scarlet lip. Sangria Lip Pencil, the perfect warm red pairs perfectly with Berry Frost Lip Gloss, a cooler gem tone that creates the perfect holiday lip!

Now, let's get to the good stuff! Follow along with our holiday look and show up to your holiday parties looking timeless, elegant, and most important, beautifully you!

Learn where to shop for your holiday glow here.

Thanksgiving can be a bit of a stressful time. Let's face it, once November 1st hits, the holiday season is officially here and it gets real! Our skin takes a big beating when we are stressed, so we wanted to gift you with a Thanksgiving Facial you can do at home to keep your skin glowing and healthy for turkey day!

Once your turkey prep is done the night before Thanksgiving, take 30 minutes for yourself and do the following:

Pre-Step 1: Pour yourself a glass of wine or your favorite mocktail to enjoy while you give yourself a little glow.

Step 1. Gently massage some water onto your skin and follow with massaging a pump of Cleanse into your skin. Use your fingers in a circular motion to lift dirt and debris from the skin and rinse.

Step 2. Double cleanse with Deep Clean. Let Deep Clean sit on your skin in a rich lather for 60 seconds before rinsing. Rinse skin and pat dry with a soft towel.

Step 3. Give your skin a pre-holiday treat with our cranberry enzyme Polish mask. Apply to your skin then massage with a spritz of Clear Plus. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 4. Apply one pump or Catalyst AC-11 mixed with one pump of Calm (or your favorite Vitamin A Serum) and massage into skin with Clear Plus.

Step 5. Apply a bountiful amount Hydralift Firming Mask to your face, neck, and décolleté. Allow to sit on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat skin dry.

Step 6. Apply 2 pumps Replenish mixed with one drop of Immerse all over face, neck, and decollété. Finish by spraying 2-3 pumps of Clear Plus onto skin and massage the serums in gentle, sweeping motions.

Step 7. Pat yourself on the back for being awesome! Now, get some pretty, glowing sleep before the madness hits!

When you wake up the next morning, give your skin a light cleanse and reapply one pump of Replenish followed by a pump of Quench for a hydrated, dewy finish.

We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!

Learn where to shop this facial here.

How many negative thoughts do you have a day? How many self-judging thoughts do you have a day? We know that positive thinking is much harder and takes more effort to obtain than negative thinking. Negative thinking is easy, judging yourself rather than complimenting yourself is also WAY too easy. We currently live in a world, with all of its beauty and wonder, that prompts us to be unhealthily hard on ourselves. We see what we think we are supposed to be on a daily basis whether it be in the media, heard on the radio, or told to us by those around us. We forget oh-so-often to explore and be curious about what we want to be. After all, being open to yourself is the most vulnerable position to be in, and it's scary.

From work stress, relationship stress, and social stress, it is incredibly hard to cut yourself some slack. Instead we tend to tell ourselves, we can't do things because we are not thin enough, smart enough, strong enough, organized enough, healthy enough... you know, that list is endless but Osmosis is saying enough with feeling like not enough! Negative thoughts have quite an effect on our bodies. Acne, anxiety, hair loss, rosacea and a slew of other symptoms can be linked to negative thinking which in turn, causes stress on the body. So let's remove that word [enough] from our vocabulary for one month, and see how we feel? That's a good start to positive thinking and we now have another tool to guide you on your way to a positive spirit, a healthy mind, and a confident heart.

We couldn't be more proud to introduce our newest member of the Harmonized Water Family, Body Talk. We have utilized our frequency cancellation tool to effectively and gently aid your mind into canceling the negative effects that negative thoughts have on your body. The benefits of digesting Body Talk may range from a temporary emotional detox to improvements in conditions that are affected by negative thought patterns. Let Body Talk help you conquer your thoughts of fear, anger, and sadness. Let Osmosis, guide you through a Be Kind to Yourself Meditation that practicing in conjunction with taking Body Talk will set you on a path to healing.

We want to challenge you to complete our Body Talk, Body Love Meditation. Feeling positive about your body and wellness is important to us. Follow along and enjoy the benefits of positivity. For an extra grounding, take three deep breaths while smelling some Sandalwood essential oil before starting your meditation.

*Sit high on your seat, pushing your tailbone into the ground beneath you.

*Cross your legs and rest your hands, palms up on your knees.

*Close your eyes, take one deep breath and push all the air out through your mouth.

*Take 7 staccato breaths in through your nose. Hold your breath for 7 counts and release your breath in staccato counts of 7 through your mouth, releasing all of the air on your 7th exhale. Repeat this process for 10 minutes.

*While breathing, tune into the the parts of your body and mind that cause you discomfort.

*Replace any negative thoughts towards those areas with positive, grounding words that give you insight to your personal strength. For example, if you don’t like your legs, remind yourself of their strength, power, and ability to carry you. If you struggle with depression, remind yourself just how special and deep your brain is.

Do this meditation daily, focusing on different parts of your body and mind each time. Once you are done with your meditation, take 5 pumps of Body Talk. Be kind to yourself, be kind to others, and stay open on your journey to wellness.

Learn where to shop for positivity here.

How annoying are those little red bumps that hang out on your arms, thighs, and bum? We know, they are a simple nuisance that tend to ignore any treatment you've tried to get rid of them. Well, we know that dealing with KP (Keratosis Pilaris) can be incredibly tough, especially when you don't see the results you want. Luckily for you we have the perfect prescription to treat your KP right at the source and get rid of it for good!

We love that we are able to provide you with treatments that target your every skincare concern and Keratosis Pilaris is one of them. Let's first get a quick lesson on what KP is. Keratosis Pilaris, while harmless is caused by keratin buildup. Keratin is a protein we all have which aids in protecting our skin from infections. Once the build up starts to get overbearing, our hair follicles become plugged causing small, dry bumps. That is KP on the surface. Internally, yeast buildup is the root that causes the keratin buildup on the outside thus, the life cycle of KP. In order to really treat this issue you must start from the inside. Here is our Keratosis Pilaris protocol:

On the Inside: Start with Skin Perfection Harmonized Water. The frequencies in this water will target gut issues like candida and harmonize the overproduction all while giving skin an overall, internal health check.

On the Outside: Treat bumps with a pump or two of Rescue. This epidermal repair serum will help treat the inflamed bumps, calm redness and kill toxins within the bumps. Give a deeper activation of Rescue with Clear Plus+. After applying Rescue to the needed area, spray the affected area with 2-4 spritzes of Clear Plus+ and massage into your skin.

KP takes time to clear, but it is possible! This trifecta of inner and outer treatments will send you on your way to smooth, bump-free skin. For further detoxing of yeast and sugar (which can help speed up the results) check out our favorite fall detox methods!

Learn where to shop to treat KP here.

Halloween is approaching! This holiday is an Osmosis favorite. Halloween is about so much more than dressing up and binging on candy. The 31st is the day you can become whoever you want, what ever you want and completely go to town on living through your wildest dreams! Makeup is such a huge part of Halloween, we couldn't wait to create a look that is as simple as it is spooky! Take a look at our Halloween Look and enjoy becoming a new, creature for a day.

Products Used:

CC Cream
Pressed Base
Age Defying Treatment Concealer
Eye Shadow Trios:
Gingersnap
Aubergine
Midnight Jade
Black Eye Pencil
Volumizing Mascara
Brow Gel
Lipstick - Vintage

Learn where to shop this spooktacular look here.

It's FALL!!! This is, by far, Osmosis' favorite season. It's a time for shedding negativity from our lives and starting fresh. The cool air provides crisp, rejuvenating energy, and our coffee shops are filled with the smell of pumpkin (basic yes, but can you blame us)? Fall is the perfect season to take a look at your health and wellness and start making changes to prepare your body and spirit for the stressful holiday season that's nipping at the heals of golden, falling leaves. Our spring detox is a great place to start, but we want to add a few new steps to help your body be the best it can be!

Detox your Skin:

Let's clear your skin of summer damage and gunk! Allow yourself 20 minutes of me-time to do the following:

1. Boil 2 cups of water and steep 4 mint tea leaves until water is medium dark.
2. Place water in a heat safe bowl.
3. Grab a hand towel, drape it over your head and lean into the steam from the bowl to get the infused steam onto your skin. Inhale deeply and steam your skin for 5 minutes.
4. Slather a healthy amount of Pore Minimizing Clay Mask from forehead to collar bone. Let it sit for 15 minutes. (Things you can do while waiting: Pour yourself one glass of red wine, have a dance party, scare the neighbors, meditate... you choose.)
5. Rinse mask completely.
6. Spot treat any sun damage or dark spots with Enlighten.
7. Apply two pumps of Replenish all over face, neck, and décolleté.
8. Spritz skin with Clear + and massage skin, starting from your forehead down to your neck in soft sweeping strokes.
9. Sip your wine and continue to dance!

Detox your Body:

Now it's time to clear your body of toxins and sugar from all those margaritas and copious amounts of baseball food. Here is what you will need:

Elevate
DIM
Complete
Restore
Sugar Detox Harmonized Water
Commitment
Natural deodorant (without aluminum and parabens)
Notebook to journal how you feel
Organic veggies
Organic fruits (load up on lemons)
Lean, organic meats and wild caught fish
Brown Rice
Gluten Free Oatmeal

Let's get to detoxing!

AM Plan:

1. Rise and stretch with our Morning Yoga Workout.
2. Drink a big glass of room temp. water with one whole lemon squeezed into it.
3. Fix yourself a hearty bowl of oatmeal with fresh, organic raspberries, honey, and a tablespoon of pea protein powder.
4. Take 1 DIM, 1 Complete and 1 Elevate.
5. Pump 5 pumps of Sugar Detox Harmonized Water into your mouth.
6. Take 1 pump of Restore and let it sit under your tongue for 10 minutes. Spit and discard when done.
6. Start your day!

Afternoon:

1. Be sure to be drinking half your body weight in ounces in water throughout the day.
2. Take 5 more pumps of Sugar Detox.
3. Eat a big salad with wild caught fish. Make sure your salad is colorful with your favorite types of veggies, and take it easy on the dressing... we love a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or olive oil with lemon and a pinch of pink Himalayan Sea Salt.
4. Take 1 Complete and 1 Elevate.
5. Take a quick break to high-five yourself for being awesome.

PM:

1. Drink a warm cup of water with lemon, or tea with lemon.
2. Meditate in silence for 15 minutes. Focus on the goals you achieved that day and breathe into your success.
2. Eat a healthy meal of steamed veggies, brown rice and free range, organic chicken.
3. Take 1 Complete and 1 DIM.
4. Look at yourself in the mirror for one minute straight (it's harder than it sounds), admire your uniqueness and take pride in yourself. You just finished your first day of treating your body like a temple... and you made it through!

Repeat these steps for 30 days, limit alcohol intake (a glass of red wine twice a week is fine), cut out sugar and be sure to get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise in each day (that includes weekends)! Get creative with your meals, look at using unique spices and healthy fats to add flavor (olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil).

With our wellness supplements and a clean, sugar-free diet your organs will strip themselves of toxins, leaving you feeling refreshed, clean, and light. Your skin will be clear and glowing and you will have an abundance of mental clarity just as we head into the hectic holiday season. You will be saying "Ommmm" through the rest of the year!

Learn where to shop for your detox here.

As you know, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Raising awareness better prepares us to be informed on our preventative options and helps us open up a dialogue about our own reproductive health. In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we created a bold, blue, teal look to help represent #30daysofteal and help empower women to make positive choices to better their health and well-being. This one is for all the brave women out there fighting this illness. We are with you!

Step 1: Apply the base shade from Misty Blue Eye Shadow Trio with the Oval Shadow Brush.

Step 2: Using your Contour Shadow Brush, apply the mid-tone from Misty Blue Eye Shadow Trio to your crease.

Step 3: Line your upper lash line with Navy Eye Pencil, use your Eye Liner Brow Brush to wing it out.

Step 4: Using your Smudge Brush and Azure Water Color, add that teal pop to your liner by lightly pressing the color into your upper lash line.

Step 5: Using a clean Smudge Brush and Topaz Water Color, line your lower lash line. Having two different shades on top and bottom adds a ton of dimension, and makes your eye color bolder!

Step 6: Add Volume Mascara, Brow Gel and BAM! Get out there and be a bold, fierce, fighter!

All of us at Osmosis are sending positive thoughts to all of those effected by Ovarian Cancer. Wear this look, snap a pic and post it to Instagram. Hashtag #30daysofteal and #Osmosis to help spread awareness about this slow, often silent cancer. Go to www.ovariancancer.org to learn more ways to help yourself and others.

Learn where to shop this look here.