Most of you know the reason I started this blog was because I noticed a real absence in the digital world for voices like mine. I wanted to provide a platform for women like me to voice our opinions and to showcase what makes us beautiful. Another reason I started my blog is because fashion and beauty has always been like therapy for me. Whether it was dealing with self-esteem issues or just a way to empower myself – my clothes and beauty look always have had such an emotional connection to me. With that in mind, I was really excited for the opportunity to review a product from beauty brand philosophy.
I love a brand with a story and philosophy has done an amazing job of connecting their products with a broader story and mission. Beyond bringing great products to the market, philosophy is about empowering their customers with inspiration and also making a social impact. I was asked to review one of their new skincare products called renewed hope in a jar ($47), and being the skincare junkie I am, I jumped at the opportunity.
I get asked all the time about my skincare regimen and it’s very simple. I cleanse and moisturize twice a day and I do so with really great products that keep my skin in great shape. Moisturizer is a big piece of that regimen – using the right one can help with anti-aging and dryness in harsh weather. renewed hope in a jar is a lightweight skin renewing moisturizer featuring technology that claims to give your skin a refined texture, smaller pores and less fine lines.
After having used it for over a week, I can definitely attest to its moisturizing power. It’s lightweight but still quenches my dry skin (I have combination skin so it’s really dry in the winter!) and it smells really good. What’s more impactful about this product is that it is connected to philosophy’s hope & grace initiative. 1% of all philosophy product sales supports community-based mental health efforts. Whether we care to admit or not, we each know at least one—1 friend, 1 niece, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 1 aunt —who may be among the 1 in every 4 women struggling with a mental health issue. I personally have a few friends and family members suffering and it can leave you feeling really helpless.
Through the hope & grace initiative, philosophy dedicates 1% of all its sales to effective community-based organizations working to empower women through the promotion of mental health and well-being, and the prevention and treatment of related issues. The program commenced on July 15th, 2014 on philosophy.com and became integrated into all philosophy retail channels (online, in-store, and televised) on January 1st, 2015. With that said, renewal and mental health is really important to me personally and something we should all take very seriously. Sometimes, it just takes something simple to give yourself the mental and physical renewal your body needs.
So before I go, I’ll leave you with 4 Ways to Renew in 2015:
Travel is one of the most therapeutic and inspiring things you can do with your time. And I’m not talking business travel. I’m talking three – five days off to literally soak up a new environment and immerse yourself somewhere other than your hometown. I’ve had major epiphanies on travel excursions – sounds cliché but it’s true!
2. Make a vision board
You guys know I’m HUGE on vision boards. I’ve written a complete How To Make A Vision Board series. Using images and words to represent life goals and putting it somewhere highly visible can impact your life in ways you don’t even know. Try it and tell me if it works for you.
3. Change your look
The fastest way to renew yourself is to change your look. I love feeling refreshed and revived, hence why I’m always in a different hairstyle or wearing a new shade of lipstick. Something as simple as a haircut can make you see yourself in a new light.
4. Book a spa day
I did this recently with a group of friends and just a few hours at the spa left me recharged and ready to take on new challenges. Aside from the back massage I desperately needed, a nice spa day really allows you to pamper yourself. You can even do this at home using some of philosophy’s other at-home bath & body products.
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I plan on losing weight and getting a new haircut to renew this year.
heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
I am going to exercise regularly and spend more time with family in 2015 and wear sunscreen whenever I am outside. yarbr012 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/552288806653952001 yarbr012 at gmail dot com
I’m trying to focus on happiness. That doesn’t mean bad stuff won’t happen, but I hope to focus on gratitude and finding joy!
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/552313116806365185!
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
switching up my exercise routine to try new and different things
dlatany at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/552619689646366720
dlatany at gmail dot com
I plan to renew in 2015 by drinking lots of water every day!
I like your idea of a spa day – I will try that to renew!
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
I plan to renew by eating healthier in 2015!
I plan to renew by taking more time to care for my skin properly and use products like this to give my skin the best ingredients it needs.
nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com
Shared to my twitter page here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/553061292525641728
nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com
By remembering that my daily small things are the big things.
I have always wanted to try Philosophy!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
To do things that I enjoy like running.
By getting more sleep (just as soon as my baby decides she wants to sleep through the night! haha)!!! And going for more long runs.
I plan to re-up my commitment to service and giving back. There’s something refreshing about helping others!
I want to start an exercise routine.
I plan to renew by making time to read more in 2015.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/553766021773795328
I plan to get fit
I’d like to learn how to meditate better. I’ve heard it has so many benefits, and would like to give it a try!
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/554599732404682753
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
I would like to start yoga
tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/555015744958648320
I’m hoping to get a new job that suits my life!
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/555170498221314048
I plan to renew by saving money. vandenbossche3@hotmail.com
https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/555430882979643392 vandenbossche3@hotmail.com
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/555446942277578753
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
I am going to update my wardrobe!
https://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/555501411451277313
I plan to workout a lot drink a lot of water and eat healthier..
tweet https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/558038079941144576
I plan to eat clean and drink a lot more water!
amypugmire@live.com
tweet. amypugmire@live.com
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/558070572455067648
Im working on hydrating more and exercising regularly. I love the idea of changing your look…I’ll have to try it!
https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/558815283352453121
I’ll make 2015 my year of renewal by working less and eating more
tweeted https://twitter.com/erunuevo/status/559557357651251202
i plan to eat healthier and get more active
I plan to make a point to get time to myself once per month, I’ve already done it once and it was amazing. I have three kids, I need 3-4 hours completely to myself to renew!!
Shared on twitter – https://twitter.com/bluefin711/status/560858037888774144
https://twitter.com/bluefin711/status/560858037888774144
i plan to exercise and lose some weight
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot ) com
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/567517183542964224
debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot ) com
I am trying to renew by not eating out as much, drinking more water, and spending more time on myself.
sonyadmorris@gmail.com
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/MorrisPartyof6/status/569312010367860736
sonyadmorris@gmail.com
I plan on making more time for myself and getting more pedicures
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/569709811366932480
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I plan to renew some long lost friendships this year via reconnecting face to face. I have already done this twice!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/569913096019578880
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I just had a health scare and after finding out that it all is okay, I have vowed to take better care of myself. Including eating better and trying to not stress so much about unimportant issues.
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/569951536077508608
I plan to renew in 2015 by losing 20 pounds and exercising more regularly.
wlbellows at gmail dot com
I sent a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/569986621845544960 wlbellows at gmail dot com
i want to renew my heath 2015
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/570076748374810625