“WE ARE OBSESSED WITH BRINGING YOU THE BEST IN BEAUTY AND HELPING YOU DISCOVER YOUR ULTIMATE BEAUTY ARSENAL.”
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LOV E YOURSELF
ou have to learn to love yourself before you can truly receive love from others. To prepare yourself to have a good relationship with someone else, you have to first cultivate a loving one with yourself. It’s paramount that you discover who you are, what matters to you, and what makes you happy. Never depend on others for your happiness, it must reside within you. And what better way to love yourself than indulging in our latest collection of beauty discoveries! We were inspired by the four fabulous ladies from the new OWN Network show, “Love in the City”, to curate a collection of decadent beauty essentials to help you get your sexy back. We’ve got you from head to toe this month — a moisturizing facial moisturizer, a collection of elixirs to condition and pamper your tresses, an uber-softening hand cream, and luscious body butters to leave your skin glowing. Indulge, luxuriate and enjoy discovering what awakes your senses. And don’t forget to tune in to “Love in the City” on the OWN Network every Saturday at 10PM ET. xo, Dana Hill Founder & CEO
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COCOBelle of the month
DANA HILL
Tune in to “Love in the City” on the OWN Network Saturdays at 10PM ET
MEET THE LADIES OF OWN’S “LOVE IN THE CITY” We are honored to have the cast of OWN’s new show, “Love in the City, as our COCOBelles of the Month – Kiyah Wright, Bershawn Shaw, Chenoa Maxwell and Tiffany Jones. Each woman has an amazing story to tell that will keep you glued to the television screen. Oprah Winfrey Network’s new docu-series, Love In the City, features the fast-paced lives of four fabulous friends living in New York City. The ladies have known each other for more than ten years, and are constant sources of inspiration, support, competition and companionship to one another. Kiyah, an ambitious and successful celebrity hair stylist and Clairol Professional Celebrity Spokesperson, is the link who brought the four friends together. New York’s legendary Harlem neighborhood is where the quartet assembles on a regular basis over drinks, lunch, dinners, you name it! Two are married, two are single, and all are strong, fiercely independent women who believe in living out their dreams and not letting anyone or anything get in their way. Through the group’s adventures, misadventures, romances, successes and life-altering struggles, they may not always see eye-to-eye, but when push comes to shove, they are there for each other with solid and unwavering support as they each face their own unique challenges and triumphs. Tune in Saturday’s at 10/9C to the OWN Network. Read the interviews at cocotique.com/magazine
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SHEAMOISTURE TAHITIAN NONI & MONOI SMOOTH & REPAIR HAIR AND SCALP WEEKLY THERAPY This ultra-nourishing treatment is the secret to healthy, shiny hair. It works to soothe, hydrate and provide antioxidant benefits to the scalp, which promote healthy hair renewal and growth. Certified organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni and Monoi Oil blended with Keratin, Peptides and Botanical Extracts nourish, repair and protect distressed hair fibers. Hair looks thicker and fuller over time.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Made with natural and certified organic ingredients. • Tahitian Noni rich in Antioxidant Vitamin C helps maintain hair health. • Monoi Oil helps repair and revive dry, damaged hair. • Peptides rich in antioxidants help protect hair and promote healthy hair growth.
APPLICATION
Apply weekly to wet or dry hair, working through from root to ends. Saturate entire head. Leave on for 20-40 minutes. Rinse well. Follow with our CONDITIONING SHAMPOO and RINSE-OUT CONDITIONER. Style as desired. HAIR TYPES: Wavy, Curly & Frizzy Hair FULL SIZE: $9.99 – 4 FL OZ www.SheaMoisture.com
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NUBIAN HERITAGE HONEY & BLACK SEED HAND CREAM A luxurious, nutrient-rich moisturizing treatment. Specially formulated with Black Seed Oil, traced back to the Assyrians and ancient Egyptians for its smoothing, skin perfecting properties. Wild Honey soothes the skin, while Apricot Oil helps moisturize and nourish. Leaves hand feeling soft and supple.
HERITAGE
Black Seed Oil, Nigella Satvia, can be traced back more than 3000 years to the Assyrians and ancient Egyptians. Discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, Black Seed Oil was reportedly used by Queen Nefertiti to maintain her exquisite complexion. Black Seed earned the Arabic approbation “habbatul barakah” the seed of blessing for it’s powerful curative properties in traditional medicine. Honey has been used historically as a natural anti-septic in balms and salves to comfort and soothe skin, reduce redness, and heal wounds.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Made with natural and certified organic ingredients. • Anti-oxidant vitamin-rich Arabian honey and traditional black seed boost moisture for dry and dehydrated skin • So powerful are its medicinal properties that ancient proverbs proclaim Black Seed on the skin to strengthen the immune system, prevent external infections, increase blood circulation and achieve a smooth, even complexion. SKIN TYPES: Dry, Sensitive Skin FULL SIZE: $8.99 / 4 OZ www.nubianheritage.com
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SPECIFIC BEAUTY PROFESSIONAL MOISTURE COMPLEX A patented, paraben free moisture complex that uses plant derived ingredients to mimic the structure of natural skin lipids, known as ceramides, helping to restore the skin’s moisture protective barrier. With no added fragrance, dyes, or volatile alcohols, it is ideal for all skin types. Vitamin E, an antioxidant, protects skin while lavender calms and soothes.
FEATURES & BENEFITS • Hydrates • Soothes • Brightens • Antioxidant protection • Ceramides moisturize and protect • Lavender calms FULL SIZE: $19.99 / 2 FL OZ. www.specificbeauty.com
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NATURALICIOUS MOROCCAN RHASSOUL 5-IN-1 CLAY TREATMENT This one bottle does the work of five products — it’s a detoxifying cleanser, a smoothing conditioner, an effortless detangler and a deep conditioner, all while doing the work of a leave-in conditioner! NATURALICIOUS 5-in-1 Clay Treatment is infused with rhassoul clay straight from the African country of Morocco. This “no-poo” cleansing clay conditioner is rich in silica, magnesium, potassium, & calcium, and leaves your hair unbelievably clean as it removes excess toxins, impurities and buildup. Cocoa butter and olive oil help condition as you cleanse, keeping your hair softer than you’ve ever experienced. ** Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Mineral Oil Free, Cruelty Free **
DIRECTIONS
Shake well before using. Wet hair thoroughly, then apply a generous amount of NATURALICIOUS Moroccan Rhassoul 5-in-1 Clay Treatment onto hair. Coat all of hair evenly with product. Massage onto hair and scalp, then gently detangle. FULL SIZE: $19.99 – 12 OZ www.naturalicious.net Use our exclusive discount code for 50% off – COCOTIQUE (Expires July 31, 2014)
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SU-KARI MANGO COCONUT BODY BUTTER This mango coconut, nutrient dense body butter will conquer dehydrated skin. It is a rich and creamy blend of organic Shea butter, mango butter, and jojoba butter. This whipped wonder will leave your skin supple, well-nourished and smooth. Paraben free and formaldehyde free.
BENEFITS & FEATURES
• Moisturizes: Supercharged with vitamin rich ingredients like Shea butter, mango butter and jojoba butter, your skin will be left noticeably softer and moisturized. • Protects: Dry air and sun can take a toll on the skin. The Su-Kari body butter is formulated to form a protective barrier over the skin to lock in moisture. • Antioxidants: Vitamin E and A helps the skin look younger by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. • Hydrates and Heals: Vitamin F is rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is a powerhouse ingredient known for its ability to hydrate and heal damaged skin.
DIRECTIONS
Massage a generous amount into skin as needed. FULL SIZE: $17.99 - 8 OZ www.su-kari.com Use our exclusive discount code for 15% off - COCO15 (Expires July 31, 2014)
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JONES AND ROSE PINK PETALS SEXY BODY BUTTER Indulge. Moisturize. Luxuriate. Indulge in a natural based vaseline alternative made of rich natural butters of Shea and Cocoa granules infused with skin nourishing oils to hydrate and lock in skin’s moisture. This natural concoction of nature’s goodness creates a radiant sheen while leaving skin soft, supple and moisturized. Super concentrated, this enticingly fragrant and easily spreadable body butter is formulated for all day moisture. This Spring, fall in love with revealing your radiantly beautiful skin with a butter that gives you sexy skin and a sultry glow. Discover YOUR Sexy Body Butter. Ideal to use all over, except to the face due to fragrance. Great to use on arms, legs, thighs, and shoulders when revealing skin. Use alone or it can be combined with your lotion or our body milk. A little bit goes a long ways. FULL SIZE: $15.00 / 4 OZ www.jonesandrose.com Use our exclusive discount code for 40% off – COCO40 (Expires June 30, 2014)
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KAREN’S BODY BEAUTIFUL SWEET AMBROSIA LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER Award-winning, ultra-moisturizing leave-in conditioner transforms dry, lifeless locks into soft, shiny and luminous hair. With Jojoba, Avocado, Wheat Germ and Coconut Oils, and Arnica, Nettle, Horsetail and Rosemary Extracts. Doesn’t contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or artificial color. Cruelty-free and not tested on animals. Available at select Target stores, and online at Target. com and KarensBodyBeautiful.com. FULL SIZE: $16.00 – 8.5 OZ www.karensbodybeautiful.com Use our exclusive discount code for 10% off at karensbodybeautiful.com – COCOTIQUE (Expires November 1, 2014)
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