Beauty Box 5

It may be springing up flowers outside, but Team BB5 is still trying to treat our just-outta-winter skin inside, and the one thing we want to soft, smooth, and ready to be Instagrammed holding cute things all year round? Our hands, of course!

Since your digits go through a lot- texting, driving, high-fiving, manicures, and just generally, LIFE- it’s important to keep them happy and hydrated. The skin on your hands shows aging quicker than many other parts of your body, so take matters into your own hands- literally!- and treat them to some of our favorite applause-worthy remedies.

Our current favorite soothing lineup includes:

1. Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream in Vanilla Apricot

If you’re scarred from ever moisturizing in public and having someone turn up their nose at the smell of your lotion, this rose gold tube is your new savior. Not only is the fragrance absolutely divine, but it contains miracle-status argan oil to hydrate deeply.

2. Skinclinical’s Extreme Healing Repair Concentrate

Rough hand patches are no match for this amazing intensive treatment that heals chapped skin without ever feeling greasy. Bonus: use it all over - elbows, knees, arms - as its formulated for all skin types, from dry to sensitive to eczema and psoriasis-prone complexions, too!

3. Jaqua’s Buttercream Frosting Luscious Hand & Body Lotion

Have a sweet tooth? Beware: this rich lotion smells good enough to eat! Enriched with Vitamins A & E, it’ll soothe your dry skin while giving a seriously just-like-frosting aroma. (No, really…you’ll be convinced there’s a cupcake at the bottom of the tube.)

4. Red Carpet Manicure’s Cuticle Elixir

Forget Murphy’s Law- it’s Mani’s Law: you’re never near a salon when your nails start chipping or looking less-than-perfect. Luckily, this magical oil goes to work quicker than an appointment at softening cuticles and the sensitive skin around your nailbeds to keep your fingers fresh.

5. BODIPURE’s Keratin Gloves

These little lifesavers were a hit in our January Beauty Box, and we have the soft results to prove it! Just slip them on for 20 minutes (they’re touchscreen friendly, so you don’t even have to stop tweeting during use!), massage the solution in, and treat yourself to major moisture for your hands and nails.

6. Elite Therapeutics Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Crème

Organic rosemary and eucalyptus oils make this lotion smell so fresh while helping improve circulation and cellular regeneration wherever applied, too! Added to the fact that it’s paraben-free with no artificial flavors or colors, and it’s a real all-around all-natural winner.

7. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

If you’ve read any beauty blogs in the past, then you may be rolling your eyes, but hear us out! This silver tube is a cult classic for a reason! The silky texture, 20% rich shea butter formula, and superfast “soak-in” time make it a must-have in your purse.

8. Rachel’s Plan Bee’s Original Bee Cream

We’ve expressed our love for RPB before, and our crush keeps on growing! This amazing balm-like consistency of this cream melts into your skin- a little bit goes a long way! A hint of vanilla combined with organic beeswax and essential oils lock in moisture while smelling oh-so-nice.

What holy grail hand treatments did we miss, babes? Let us know in the comments!

The holidays are here- ready or not!- but there’s no need to let traveling woes get to you or your beauty products! We at BB5 are serving up sample-sized wisdom for flying and driving pretty and safely like a polished pro.

Think Small!

With Black Friday looming ahead, you want to have some room in your suitcase for any emergency purchases- soft leather boots or suave lipstick sets on sale are an emergency, right?- so we love transferring our most-loved products to chic travel bottles to save space and keeping them closeby! Once you’ve set those bottles aside, cut down more space by butting out a bottle of hand sanitizer and downsizing to antibacterial wipes, too! If you’re flying, we strongly recommend carrying your must-haves miracle products in your carryon bag, just in case your luggage gets lost or delayed. 

(AfterFeather Refillable Travel Bottles, La Fresh Travel Lite Antibacterial Wipes)

Stress Less!

Jetsetting and gridlock traffic can wreak havoc on your skin and your patience, but a few small indulgences can help calm your mind and your complexion. We adore a rose mist to refresh our faces on the plane or at rest stops driving, and during holiday hustle-and-bustle, antiperspirant wipes are a girl’s best friend and take up way less room than your already-packed deodorant. Flashing a smile when we finally see our relatives (or a cute stranger sitting in our plane’s row) is a priority, so we keep it fresh with flosspicks, and we feel more like ourselves with a travel-size fragrance atomizer of our signature scent! Finally, having something to look forward to when you finally arrive- like unwinding with a mask- is always a good idea.

(Jacqua Rose Bouquet Facial Mist, La Fresh Travel Lite Antiperspirant Wipes, Dentek Floss Picks + Case, FLO Fragrance Atomizer, Biore Self Heating One Minute Mask)

Majorly Moisturize!

The air onboard airplanes or in new locations can be a big change from what your skin is used to, so pack on the moisture everywhere! We travel with hair oil for our ends and live off lip balm, but also like to bring everyday lotion, body butter and some miracle salve for options. 

(HASK Macadamia Oil Hair Treatment, Elite Therapeutics Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Creme, Chapstick Hydration Lock, Laura Ashley Italian Lemon Body Butter, Smith’s Rosebud Salve)

So keep that pretty head high when you travel and have a majorly-beautiful Thanksgiving!

Xo, 

The BB5 Team