I feel like I have been spoiling you lately with some very swoon worthy beauty products (see here, here and here.) Today I have some lipsticks, that w ...
Press Sample (Affiliate Links)I was recently introduced to the skincare brand Monarch Botanika, and I am so excited to share their mission and their p ...
Purchased (Unaffiliated Links)If you shop at Trader Joe\'s, then I urge you to buy a bottle or two of the new seasonal Trader Joe\'s Red Currant Fo ...
SPONSORED FEATUREÂ A smokey eye is the epitome of timeless glamour and understated cool. Whether you pair it with a bold red lip for a vintage look ...
Spicy Horseradish Pasta Salad pairs the flavor of horseradish with pepperoncini peppers for a pasta salad that really has some bite. You need this pas ...
Pineapple Coconut Macadamia Pie is full of tropical flavor in a buttery, flaky pie crust. No time or money to go to Hawaii" Get a taste of the island ...
To shop or not shop during this isolation period is certainly a hot topic. While there are compelling arguments for both sides of this debate, weâ� ...
It may be harder than ever to find the motivation to exercise these days, but even moving for a few minutes will provide you with some much needed end ...
Most of us are spending a lot more time inside these days, and if you?re not – you should be! While housebound or limiting exposure to others, ...
Despite being a total skincare junkie, I confess that I often don?t give too much thought to how I?m cleansing my face. My primary concern is to rem ...
Unless you?ve been living under a rock, you undoubtedly have seen CBD everywhere recently. From sparkling elixirs to gummies to dog treats (…r ...
It’s summer — which means sunscreen is in high demand. But, obviously you wear SPF year round because you know how detrimental UV rays c ...
Let me just start by saying that I?m never happy with my haircut. I?m more-or-less a hair-cutting snob. I like to micromanage the cut (I?m even worse ...
Have you ever thought your beauty routine was so lengthy and exhaustive that there couldn?t possibly be room for another step" But, inevitably, you th ...
I’ve been a fan of Peach & Lily products since receiving a facial from founder Alicia Yoon (and learning about the anti-aging benefits of face ...
Dry lips, who dis" Everyone in winter. With a myriad of products on the market that promise to save and hydrate our precious pout, we decided to ask t ...
As much as I hate to admit it, even with my plethora of products and access to doctors and treatments, I still struggle with breakouts — big ti ...
Personal feeling aside, Valentine?s Day is almost here. While it’s certainly possible to ignore it if you?re in the anti-Hallmark holiday camp, ...
This isn’t a new product, but it’s certainly a must-have. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer is my current go-to for any and all concealing n ...
Plump me up, please! And hold the needles. If you want larger lips but you don’t want to have to go under the knife (or needle) to get them, ...
From primers to moisturizers, it seems that every other product promises some sort of illuminating effect. Yes, we all want that coveted glow, the one ...
Anti-aging and brightening are synonymous with a healthy complexion, and Thank You Farmer’s new(ish) range, Miracle Age Repair, delivers all th ...
Ask anybody and they’ll tell you that I have product A.D.D. (and O.C.D.). I love trying new things, new ingredients, new formulations, much to ...
It’s 2019, and one of my New Year’s intentions (note I’m not calling it a resolution) is to be kind to my face. Yes, I still brea ...
“I?ve loved beauty from a young age and used to have dress up parties in the early nineties for every birthday! My mom wasn?t good with hair, so ...
Sometimes, the simplest things are actually the most difficult. For example: our daily skincare routine. Are we even doing it correctly" In what order ...
Another day, another serum. But this isn’t just any old serum: it’s, quite literally, the perfect serum for acne-prone skin. I’ve ...
Dry brushing seems to be the latest health craze (just take a look on your Instagram feed). While the technique has been around for centuries (it†...
Considering the amount of havoc we wreak on our hair on a daily basis, we probably only give it a fraction of the TLC it deserves. From highlighting a ...
Twelve eye shadows, three color schemes, three finishes — that’s what the Becca Volcano Goddess Eyeshadow Palette offers — and I� ...
So much of our anti-aging efforts are focused on fine lines and wrinkles, when in reality, loss of elasticity and sagging skin is just as troublesome. ...
We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: not all skin is created equal. Even your own skin’s needs change on the daily. On ...
Most people focus their fall shopping on school supplies and clothes, but us beauty addicts have a different MO. As the air turns a bit more crisp, we ...
Glass hair, like glass skin, is in (more on the latter in another post). Smooth, sleek, and shiny, a la glass, is what we’re trying to achieve ...
Similar to Sarah?s predicament mentioned here, I realized a few weeks ago I was overdoing it on the dew-factor. Since incorporating a Vitamin-C serum ...
That golden glow you got going on, it doesn’t have to disappear simply because summer’s about to become a thing of the past. Fall is fas ...
We moisturize every inch of our body – from our toes to our hair – with specific creams for each designated area (neck cream, hair moi ...
Celebrity makeup artist, Hrush Achemyan, knows how to create a flawless complexion. She’s worked her makeup magic on the Kardashians, the Jenn ...
There’s been some debate as of late about whether masks are really all that necessary if your skincare routine includes what it truly needs. De ...
With fall literally knocking on our door, it’s time to start thinking about your fall hair. According to celebrity hairstylist ...
I know what you’re thinking: do I really need another cleanser" The answer is yes. Yes, you do. Contributing writer Casey Sharbaugh wrote about ...
Summer’s motto is less is more, and although I love a deep aubergine lip or a smokey slate eye, I’m not quite ready to let go of my bare ...
The hype is real, my fellow beauty enthusiasts. Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer ($27) is everything it promises to be — and more. I must adm ...
It’s all over Instagram: jade rollers, that is. Beauty bloggers and influencers are having a moment with this ancient beauty device — an ...
“My addiction to skincare began when I was in high school, when I discovered the K-beauty brand, Laneige. I remember using a ton of their bright ...
I was recently interviewed by the new, super cool, no B.S. site, SwearBy, about the products I swear by for a glowing complexion. I wanted to publish ...
Summer skin is fickle and frustrating. One minute it’s sweaty and greasy, the next it’s dry and dehydrated. I play around with my summer ...
Retinol is one of the few ingredients that is truly anti-aging. If implemented into your skincare routine early on, it is actually preventative. Itâ� ...
Vitamin C is a one of our favorite, saving-graceskincare ingredients. It?s a must-have for many, thanks to its ability to lighten, tighten, and bright ...
Many people adore products with essential oils, and several have even reached cult status. But for those of us genetically (un)blessed to have sensiti ...
Buying beauty product after beauty product can take a serious toll on our bank accounts (UGH). The struggle is real, people. While certain expensive f ...
No, highlighting isn’t a new beauty craze, but with contouring taking a back-seat for summer, highlighting is really stepping up its game. Afte ...
Makeup artist ...
What?s your beauty vibe" My beauty vibe is beachy and natural. What?s the first beauty product you owned and loved" My first beauty product was black ...
Black and white with a boost of color: I’m having a love affair with clean, sleek packaging — and formulas that actually work. Todayâ� ...
Here’s to the old, here’s to the new. The thing I love about skincare is that there is literally a product for everything. And I’ ...
During the dog days of summer, certain things are needed for survival: sunscreen, water, deodorant, rosé, and face mist top the list. Why the last ...
To celebrate Bastille Day (this Saturday), I thought I’d put together a list of my current favorite french beauty finds. My first round-up, 10 ...
What?s your beauty vibe" My beauty vibe is definitely classic and relaxed. I like to keep my makeup minimal and natural most of the time, with the oc ...
Summer has arrived in full force, bringing with it the usual heat woes. Controlling sweat, shine, and sun exposure are all major undertakings, but kee ...
Acne-prone skin sufferers (raises hand) can fake a flawless complexion with makeup (thank G-d), but we don’t want our makeup making our complex ...
We’ve heard the supposed recipe for good skin time and time again: drink lots of water and don’t skip on beauty sleep. But we weren†...
By now it’s safe to say that if K-Beauty is doing it, we’re doing it. Apparently, watermelon is trending in K-beauty, and thanks to Glow ...
For me, summer is equal parts fighting acne and pigmentation (more to come on the latter in a different post) and hydrating the skin, as sun and swim ...
What are your top 5, can?t-live-without products" 1. My Karl Lagerfeld + Modelco Lip Lights. My ultimate go-to beauty look is to play up my lips! I l ...
Suffering from adult acne" Join the club. Weren’t we supposed to grow out of the pimply days of our youth" Short answer: no. Some people � ...
As I mentioned here, I have a slight complex about my aging eye area. Dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines are something I worry about on the reg ...
“I always feel the need to start out by saying that I am not a minimalist by any means. I admire people that can have a minimal set of products ...
“I always feel the need to start out by saying that I am not a minimalist by any means. I admire people that can have a minimal set of products ...
Wearing sunscreen to protect ourselves from sun exposure and environmental aggressors is obviously crucial, but can oftentimes come at the expense of ...
“I grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and I?ve been a product junkie ever since I was a little girl. Creams, bath products, and fragrance are all ...
We love a gloss to plump our pucker, but shiny, gooey lips can lead to summer hair-mouth disasters. Matte lipsticks are trending (lip paints" duh), an ...
Skincare ingredients aren’t created equal: some are better than others. Period. While each ingredient has an intended purpose, it really depend ...
With summer quickly approaching, our skin doesn’t need the thick moisturizers of winter and fall. Like our shoes, our skincare routine should c ...
Memorial Day weekend, a.k.a. the start of summer. If you’re lucky, you get great weather, beach days, BBQ’s, bottle of Rose, and sunny d ...
It’s that time of year again…late nights, bare skin, and #summerbeauty, heck yeah! Summer heat is welcomed, especially when it’s p ...
Sun’s out, sunscreen’s on (it better be!). Every summer, a slew of new and innovative sunscreens hit the market, but there are those tri ...
For whatever reason, I feel completely ungroomed if my nail beds are bare. I truly don?t mind it on other people, and I often even notice nicely buffe ...
There’s nothing like the month of May to remind us that summer is literally around the corner. We know, so much beauty to get through, so littl ...
Sun, sea, chlorine — who has time for full hair and makeup during summer months" Both we still want to look done up without actually having to ...
“I?ve been on a wild journey with skincare since I turned 21 and started showing signs of hormonal acne. I?ve lived with acne my entire twenties ...
It wouldn’t be “a day in my life,†if I wasn’t frustrated with the state of my brows. Thick, unruly hairs that grown down (b ...
We know we have to take our vitamins for better health (thanks mom!), and when beauty benefits come in pill form there’s really no reason to sk ...
Oh, the joys of a plumped, pretty pucker. Just like with your complexion, lips need a thorough prep prior to applying makeup. Sloughing away dead skin ...
Having an unplanned breakout" Face mask it. Skin looking a bit dull and lackluster" Face mask it. Having a bad day" Face mask it. It’s true, fa ...
Katy Perry’s newest collection with affordable drugstore brand CoverGirl will have you rethinking the notion that drugstore equals cheap in dol ...
We’ve discussed acne in winter and how to avoid breakouts (recap here), and, while breaking out in summer isn’t exactly novel, it� ...
Who doesn’t love a beauty hack, especially when said hack actually gives you glowy, gorgeous skin and saves you getting ready time" Angela Rose ...
Cat-eye, kitten eye, winged lines, even graphic lines all have one product in common: a kick-ass pigmented eyeliner. Our preference is liquid, especia ...
Another week, another shelfie. I got an amazing Biologique Recherche facial last week at the Ciel Spa in the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles. The facialist t ...
Acne-prone skin has met its match; when it comes to oils, at least. And, seeing that today is 420 — the annual celebration of all things mariju ...
Ahh, acne, it’s such a pain in the a^*. And when it comes to covering up those pesky pimples, half the time the makeup makes the blemish look w ...
Many years ago, amongst beauty devotees, organic and natural beauty products were admired, but generally paired with hushed comments about their effic ...
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a very, very, very bad packer. Overpacking is an understatement. I envy those who are able to pack for longer ...
