8 oz $16.00
2 oz $6.00

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I had a chat with Bridget about all things skin care and much, much more! I have to say, Bridget has one of the most sweet and contagious giggles that I’ve ever heard. She giggled a couple of times throughout our chat and it even made me smile as I reviewed our recorded chat a week later. I can’t share her sweet giggle with you, but I can share the rest.
Enjoy!

What are your favorite skin care products?

I have a few different ones that I love to use. For my face, I love to use Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It has sunscreen in it already and I know how important sunscreen is but I’m really bad about putting that on every morning. So I like to get tinted moisturizers that already have that in it, so I don’t have to worry about it. I love Creme de la Mer. It feels so decadent on my face. And I get really dry skin so I love that it doesn’t all soak in right away and my face just feels really moist and I know that it’s going to sink in eventually. I really enjoy that. For a wash, I use SkinCeuticals but I also have Cetaphil on hand. I use Avaleen for makeup remover, especially for mascara. It’s in every drug store and it takes off makeup in a snap. When I’m in a pinch I also like to use the wet facials, the wipes. I have MAC ones and I have the Oil of Olay ones and I just switch off between the two

For my body, there’s a sugar scrub that I love. I got it at a gifting suite one time and I’ve been savoring it because I don’t know how to get more. It’s called Body Topic, and it’s “Pink Bikini”. What I love about it is….first of all, I love the smell and the texture of it. I love that it’s sugar and not salt because the salt makes me itchy and dry. But the sugar is great. It leaves my skin so smooth. And it leaves a lotion on your body afterwards. I’m a lotion-aholic. One of the lotions I’ve found that I love is the Epicuren After Bath. It’s so good. It leaves a nice moisture and sheen on your skin and I love that.

What are your makeup favorites?

I like to use a MAC Bronzer and the DiorShow Black Out Mascara. And I like pink or peachy shimmery lip gloss. That’s my favorite everyday look just to run errands or to go shopping. That, with the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer.

Do you have any favorite spas?

I have a very, very, very favorite spa. It’s in Costa Rica. It’s the Tabacon Resort and it’s one of the most incredible places I’ve ever been. It’s a whole retreat type of place and it’s at the bottom of a volcano, an active volcano. It’s in the rain forest and when you go there you’re completely engrossed in this whole rain forest environment, this jungle. And there are hot springs that come down in waterfalls, rushing down, and they’re all different temperatures and they’re all natural. The higher you go up, the hotter the water is, because it’s closer to the top of the volcano. You can get treatments right there by the hot springs, coming down, and they use volcanic mud on you and they do facials and massages. And if you get one of the mud treatments, you go and sit in one of the hot springs and let the mud wash off. They have private pools, so you don’t have to worry about robes and nudity. They have these bath tubs in the middle of all of this too, where they serve you champagne and you can get ready for your treatment. It’s the most incredible place. If you ever get a chance to go there…

After that description, I’m planning my trip already!

I traveled all over the world for a show I was doing and it was one of the most incredible places. And we did a lot of spa stuff, for the show, and it was definitely the most incredible spa I’ve ever been to. But here in LA, I go to Burke Williams. I have one that’s very close to where I live and I have my favorite people there and I go there for my routine massages and facials, which I love to get.

Does your sweetheart (Nicholas Carpenter) enjoy spa time?

He loves it! We plan whole vacations around spa treatments sometimes.

What’s your favorite spa treatment?

I like deep tissue massages. I like deep tissue on my neck, shoulders and part of my back. But I like a softer massage for my arms and legs. I love getting facials here and there but not as much as I love getting massages. I like to do it backwards from the way they recommend actually. They always want you to get the massage first and then the facial so you don’t rub the products off your face that they just put on. But I like to get the facial first and then the massage. I have trouble letting go and relaxing. So, sometimes if I get the facial first, that’s like an hour of spa time. Then by the time the massage comes I’m more relaxed and ready for it. I also prefer to have an eighty minute massage just because I feel like it takes me forty minutes or a half hour of that just to relax and let go and get my mind off of things. So I feel like I need to get a longer massage, to actually enjoy it.

What’s in your purse?

Just lip gloss. I hate having dry lips. It really bothers me so I always have about five different shades of lip gloss, all similar. They’re all either shimmery or really light colored peachy, pinks or clears in there. I always think “Oh, I don’t know if I have a lip gloss in my purse”. So I throw another one in and I end up with like five or six of them in there. I like the MAC glosses. It doesn’t have to be MAC but that’s what the majority of mine are. It’s all about the colors for me. It’s not necessarily that I think MAC is the best; it’s that MAC usually comes out with the colors. And they come out with a bunch of different colors all the time. I can be pretty sure that if I go to MAC, I can find a color.

What makes you feel especially sexy?

I love to be glamorous. So for me to feel really sexy I like having lashes! I have a kind of motto; “You can’t have too big of hair or too much lashes”. The more lashes the better! Not super long and clown like or anything but I like them very thick, full, wispy, feathery lashes. So, smoky eyes with big lashes, lots of hair and high heels; you don’t need much more than that.

Yeah, you can’t go wrong with high heels. And if you’re in your lashes, your hair and just your high heels…you really can’t go wrong.

Yeah…exactly!

Is there a lot of pressure that comes along with being considered a sex symbol?

It depends on the day. I feel like I’ve gotten lucky doing a reality show because sometimes we’re dressed up, sometimes we’re dressed down and I feel like people have seen us just normal/every day in our pajamas and t-shirt, no makeup on and hair pinned back and they know that we don’t look glamorous 24/7. So I think I got kind of lucky in that aspect, where people don’t necessarily expect it. They expect me to be casual at times. But it depends on the day. Sometimes I just feel like “I can’t go out like this! I just look awful today!” And I know everybody gets those days but on those days I feel like there is more pressure. But it depends on my mood. Some days it’s like “I don’t care, I’m just gonna throw my hair in a ball, no makeup on and my slippers and let’s go down to the grocery store and get what we need.” So it just kind of depends on the day and what my mood is. I really like the look of little to no makeup and hair just straight and normal and t-shirt and jean shorts. I really like that look and I want that to be part of my look as well. I’m not all just glamorous even though the Playboy mansion kind of says glamorous and sex symbol, I feel like I can pull off the casual/cute. I try to make that a little more of my look. And then I want to wow people when I pull off the sexy/glamorous look for a red carpet or something.

Do you have any tips for women who are struggling to feel and look sexy?

I think that’s a hard question to answer just because I think what makes a woman feel sexy is different for everyone. It’s about finding, in yourself, what makes you feel sexy. If it’s putting on your boyfriends button up shirt and walking around with that and just panties and high heels, that’s great. And if it’s putting on the lashes and doing up your hair and the smoky eyes and high heels…I think it’s about finding what it is for you that makes you feel sexy and using that. You don’t necessarily have to wear lingerie and fishnet stockings or anything like that to be sexy. It could be something simple. For everyone it’s something different. But try that! Try what you see makes other people look sexy or what you see on TV that you see other people doing that you think looks sexy. Well, if it’s sexy on them and you think it’s sexy, try it yourself. And try different things.

I went to one of Hef’s pajama parties at the Playboy mansion and I have to say, a party at the Playboy mansion is one of those events that doesn’t disappoint. Did you ever actually get used to living there or was it always a bit surreal to be in that environment, living like a princess? Is it possible to get used to that?

I actually did get used to it. I mean, I was there for seven and a half years. That being said, I was always appreciative and grateful for where I was and I realized that this isn’t how everybody lives and this isn’t how I will live when I’m out of here. This is a very special opportunity. But you do get used to it. You get used to the people that are around and the events and the parties, and it becomes routine. And I don’t mean that in a bad way. It just becomes part of your lifestyle and who you are. It does become your reality and your life, even though I was very aware that it’s not like this outside of here.

And you’re still close with Holly and Kendra?

Yeah, I talk to Holly almost every single day, text messaging and stuff. And Kendra and I just talked a couple of days ago. We probably talk a couple times a month. And I’m still close with Hef. I still go to the Mansion. Half of my mail still goes there. So I go there and I grab my mail and I always say hi to everyone. I miss a lot of the staff that are there because being there as long as I was you get really close and they become part of your extended family.

I didn’t realize you were there for seven years. That’s a long time.

Yeah, Holly and I were there long before we started shooting the show.

Our chat about Bridget’s new watch line!

Pascal Mouad, celebrity jewelry designer, on Bridget’s new watch line:
“The watch will serve as the perfect accessory for Bridget’s fans”, says Mouawad. “With her passionate, fresh, and feminine personality encompassed in the watch, they too can attain her glamour.”


 
The limited edition Bridget watch will capture the very essence of her fresh, sensitive, sweet, and feminine personality while reflecting her personal style. The stainless steel showcases Bridget’s glamorous side. The face, adorned with stones, also contains a pink dial with Bridget’s full signature in the background. This limited edition timepiece also includes three interchangeable leather straps in pink, white and black.

Are you excited about your new watch line?

Very excited about it. It’s so fun. I’ve created a bunch of stuff in the past, for myself. Costumes or clothing or adorned shoes or corsets. But this is the first time I got a chance to do it for sale, for other people to enjoy as well.

I like the interchangeable bands.

Me too, it makes it so much more functional.

I’m thinking of getting one to help me channel my inner-bunny!

Yes!

Thanks Bridget!

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Product info: Available in 5 different shades.
1.7 fl oz $38

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Why do you think Aveda is the best?

Ginger: I think Aveda is one of the best products on the market because of it’s natural process and I like to have organics. I think it’s food for the hair and the scalp. And I want to know that I’m giving my guests the very best to make their hair healthy and shiny. So far, to date, I haven’t found anything that’s comparable to Aveda. I stick to Aveda because if you really stay focused I can tell you what you need to get what you want, where if I have too many variables (other product lines) I may not be able to prescribe what your needs are and this way I feel like I can keep it simple, not have you overuse product, and I can give you the right product for your needs.

Any favorite Aveda products over the years?

Ginger: The new Texturizing Creme is one of my fave’s. It’s really soft and light and I feel that it keeps the hair clean. I started when Aveda began and I’ve always been a fan of Volumizing Tonic.

Note: I’ve been using Aveda’s Volumizing Tonic for about six months now and I love it. I have fine hair and it’s great for helping me get the extra volume that I need.

Planet Salon is an all-inclusive experience. Ginger does all that she can to ensure that it’s a very peaceful environment. She doesn’t want loud music playing, she makes sure that her stylists aren’t on their cell phones, etc. Ginger says that when you leave her salon she wants your shoulders to be lower by two inches.

While my hair was being colored by Dean Roybal, I asked him about his work.

Dean: I truly feel like it’s an expression. Like an internal expression that we put on the outside. It’s finding a mood, maybe an event that’s coming and then really working with the guest and finding out how they feel and what vibe they want to put out there, through hair color. So for me it really is art and then connecting the hair color with the hair cut is my second major thing. Because first I want the person to really feel it and have the energy behind it to really wear it and then to compliment the hair cut. Then it’s about the hair cut and coloring to the shape and making sure that I really show off the hair cut to my best ability and that way it’s such a good marriage between all of it. And that’s why we do a lifestyle consultation at Planet Salon. It’s really kind of digging a little deeper. Really listening and finding out the energy of the client and also what’s coming up in their life and what it is that they want to do.

By the way, not only did I love what Dean did with my color but he also gives an amazing hand massage!

Of course, we all look forward to a wonderful shampoo when we get our hair done…but Planet Salon takes pampering to a much higher level. When my hair was shampooed, I received a neck and shoulder massage and was offered six different oils to choose from for my massage. I chose the Blue Oil. It’s a menthol oil and it smelled wonderful and felt amazing. I was also treated to my second hand and arm massage during my visit. Yes, I was treated to two different hand massages while I was at Planet Salon and I was told that not only does every client receive a hand and neck/shoulder massage when they come in for any service, but quite often clients are treated to more than one hand massage during their visit. My first hand and arm massage, with the Aveda Hand Relief, was wonderful. But my second hand and arm massage was even better. First a hot towel has wrapped around both of my arms and hands. So relaxing! Then my arms and hands were cleansed, followed by a toner…then massaged with Green Science Firming Face Cream. This was after my neck and shoulder massage and my wonderful shampoo, so I was in heaven. And I must add that while I was getting my shampoo, a warm towel was placed behind my neck. You know how sometimes it can be uncomfortable leaning your head back to get your hair washed? Not at Planet Salon. They take care of you and make sure that you’re relaxed and comfortable every step of the way. Ginger believes that all salon experiences should be this relaxing and special. And I agree, they most certainly should be. But out of all of the salons that I’ve ever been to, this was the most relaxing experience that I have ever had while getting my hair done.

After my hair was colored and I had my wonderful shampoo/massage experience, I was treated to a Botanical Hair and Scalp Treatment. This treatment, which conditions and strengthens your hair, includes time under a micro mist that Planet Salon has lovingly named “Wally”. I loved that treatment. It was very relaxing and it’s such a wonderful treatment for your hair, especially colored hair. I was told that it will even help your hair color last longer. I absolutely love that because my color always seems to fade way too fast. So, the Botanical Hair Treatment is perfect for me.

I could go on and on for days about Planet Salon and how impressed I was with the entire facility and how wonderful my experience was there. But I haven’t told you about my haircut yet! Ginger Boyle looked like a goddess cutting my hair…holding her scissors and showing my hair who was boss. I’m usually that client who sits down and has a million things to say about how I’d like for my hair to look. I was so confident in Ginger. I gave her a very basic Idea of what I wanted and then I just let her take over and do her thing. I had no doubt in my mind that I would love whatever she did, and I absolutely did. I loved it! If you are ever in Ginger Boyle’s chair I would highly recommend letting her take the lead with your hair and do what she does best. I know that sometimes it’s scary to let go of that haircut you’ve been hanging on to for the past five years…but you will be thankful that you left your hair in the hands of this unbelievably gifted stylist. I was beyond thrilled with my color by Dean Roybal and my Ginger Boyle cut. I’m using “Ginger Boyle cut” the same way I always use the name of my favorite designer jeans. They aren’t just jeans, they’re the best jeans. And I say that with a proud smile because it takes a while to find the best pair of jeans and they are always worth the price tag when they fit perfectly. So, this wasn’t just a haircut, no…it was a “Ginger Boyle cut”. And it was fabulous! Dean and Ginger are a fierce combo! They are both artists that compliment each other beautifully in their work. So, you simply must make appointment with both Ginger and Dean. You will be getting non-stop compliments on your hair.

I love my cut, I love my color, I love Ginger, I love Dean and I absolutely love Planet Salon! It’s hard to consider letting anyone else even touch my hair after this experience. Plant Salon is now on my “must have” list.

About Ginger Boyle:
Ginger has built her reputation over the last 30 years as one of the most sophisticated stylists, gifted teachers and popular platform artists in the country. As a Global Master for Aveda, Ginger has provided advanced training and continued education to beauty industry professionals. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, Interview and Mademoiselle, as well professional trade publications, video shoots, and NBC’s The Apprentice. In April 2006, Ginger received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Aveda for her continued commitment and leadership.

Many thanks to Ginger Boyle and Dean Roybal.

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5.07 fl oz $28.00

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What are your skin care favorites?

I have a Kate Somerville obsession. I’ve been going there forever and I love their products. I’ve used Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel to wash my face at night, probably since the eighth grade. I really think that’s the best for getting off makeup. But Kate Somerville makes a cleanser called The Purify Exfoliating Cleanser that I use if I have a lot of makeup on or if I’ve just worked out. In the morning I use Kate Somerville’s Goats Milk Cream because it’s lighter and then at night I use the Deep Tissue Repair and I put Kate Somerville’s Quench on top of it. The Quench is amazing because I have super dry skin. Right now I’m using an eye cream by 100% Pure. It’s an awesome line. They make really great body scrubs and body washes and it’s all natural. I love their eye cream for the morning. It’s called Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream.

Makeup faves?

I LOVE Prescriptives! And I’m devastated that they are no longer. I love their Camouflage Cream. It’s the best stuff I’ve ever used. It covers everything, it doesn’t make you break out, it’s the best. So I use that and I use Cle de Peau Undereye Concealer. And that last’s forever. I’ve been using this powder by Benefit called Hello Flawless. It’s a really great powder and you can control the amount of coverage you want. Since high school, I’ve been using Cargo Blush in “Catalina”.

Do you have a makeup “must have”?

The only thing that’s my makeup “must have” is Maybelline XxL Pro Mascara. I love it. I wouldn’t really go out of the house without it. At least three times a week someone will ask me what kind of mascara I use and I’ve tried every fancy kind and I always go back to Maybelline. That’s pretty much my makeup routine on a daily basis. For night, I mix it up a bit more. I’m a big fan of Benefit. All of their eye makeup is awesome.

Do you have a skin care “must have”?

My real beauty must have is Epicuren After Bath Moisturizer. It’s the most insane moisturizer. I get the Kakui Coconut scent.

What are your favorite spas?

I get facials at Kate Somerville in West Hollywood as well as KLS Skincare in Toluca Lake. Both are so fantastic and great for different reasons. I love Kate Somerville for the lights and oxygen treatments. I have a tendency to break out if I’m stressed and KLS is great for antibacterial treatments and calming the skin down. Kristy (KLS owner) has a holistic approach to skin care and won’t use products with harsh chemicals or parabens. She gives a mean massage to boot. As a chain I’m a big fan of Bliss. I did a movie last year in Scottsdale and there was a Bliss there and then I also went to Bliss in New York. It’s always everywhere and it’s a good go-to spa where you know you’re gonna get awesome products and such great service.

What do you keep in your purse?

Jao Hand Refresher. Love it! I just read this really scary article the other day about how hand sanitizers are causing hormonal issues in women, so it’s good to use a natural one like Jao. And it’s smells insane. I have Buxom Lip Gloss from Bare Escentuals. It’s minty and makes your lips feel fuller. And they have really awesome colors. So, I always have at least two or three of those in my bag because I need an array of color. And I always have a Burt’s Beeswax Lip Balm in my purse. It’s an old favorite of mine. And I carry dental floss.

Any tip or advice for skin care that you’d like to share?

My new thing is that I’m just really trying to keep my hands off of my face because I’ve done some pretty masterful pieces of artwork by picking at my face and I have noticed such a huge difference. Obviously the main thing for skin care is water intake. Whenever I drink a lot of water I always notice a big difference. And Clarisonic! I think that’s another thing that’s really changed my skin. I have the Clarisonic Plus. I always notice a difference when I don’t use it. Alcohol wipe your cell phone and home phone. I got that tip from a makeup artist because I was breaking out a little bit over in that area and I had no idea why. My makeup artist asked me if it was from my phone and suggested that I always wipe down my cell phone and my home phone with alcohol wipes and now I always do it every single day. And you can get the alcohol wipes at any drug store. They’re super cheap.

How important is hair/makeup to you when you’re creating a character?

I think it’s hugely important. It’s one of the first things I always think about. Hair, makeup and wardrobe are always things that come into mind for me. The last movie I did, “Maneater”, they really wanted all of the actresses to work on their look. They wanted me to chop off my hair and I just remember feeling so devastated because I was about to get married and I really didn’t want to cut my hair, but the second I did, I instantly felt more like that character and it totally worked and it reminded me that all of those things are really important. You kind of have to keep your “real life” away from your professional life when it comes to making those decisions because it really helps.

I love Marla’s tip about alcohol wiping your phones. I haven’t been doing that and I’m definitely going to start.

Thanks Marla!

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Product info: For best results, use once per day.

6.7 fl oz $38.00

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