Bronzers can be tricky — I learned that at an early age. But then I met a little bronzer from Tarte cosmetics and life got a little smoother. I’ve been hooked on the Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder since. The powder is the perfect shade of bronze and the container is designed so […]
Archives for 2011
ISPA 2011: Our Favorite Beauty and Spa Finds
Favorite finds from the International SPA Association’s 2011 Conference and Expo Your dedicated Spa Girls team was hard at work last week during the ISPA 2011 Conference in Las Vegas! We came prepared with pen and paper in-hand, wearing our most stylish thinking caps, to trek through the tradeshow floor in search of the best […]
Olay Pro-X Cleansing System: Say Hello to My New Best Friend
When I first saw commercials for the Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System, I thought to myself, “Who would pay extra money for a cleansing brush when you have hands that can scrub dirt and oil off your face just as well?” That was before I used the thing. To be concise, I’m glad I finally […]
Bar Essentials: Wonderbar Facial Soap
Remember those carefree days when you used to just wash your face with soap? Maybe slapped on a moisturizer and called it a day? The new Wonderbar facial soap takes you back to those days but with a higher purpose — clean, healthy, balanced skin. The not-so-secret secret to the healing prowess of this simple […]
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss: Hands Off My Lip Gloss!
My name is Samantha and I am a gloss-aholic! They say the first step is to admit you have a problem. But how can I not when there are so many phenomenal glosses all around me? My latest obsession is Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pop. Let’s start with how silky soft my lips feel […]
Phoenix Reporter Nadine Toren Shares Her Beauty Secrets
What makes a bombshell tick? Her beauty stash of course along with regular manicures! Nadine Toren , traffic anchor for CBS-5 Morning News and daily blog columnist for Arizona Foothills, let us peek inside her beauty bag to find out her faves and must-haves. Here’s the scoop! So, what’s in your cosmetic bag? Too much! To […]
Fall Beauty 2011: Bird Hair, Winged Liner and Other Flighty Trends
Fall in Arizona means finally breaking free of triple-digit temperatures, but it also means a new array of beauty trends. From big hair (my personal favorite) to fierce eye makeup, we proudly unveil our favorite fall beauty trends. For the Birds No angry birds here! This fall, it’s all about flighty bird’s nest hairstyles. From […]
Meet Celebrity Makeup Artist Jemma Kidd this Weekend at a Valley Target!
Jemma Kidd celebrates her new fall makeup collection with two stops in Phoenix, October 22-23, 2011. Got plans for the weekend? You might need to change them! One of the U.K.’s most celebrated talents, international makeup artist Jemma Kidd is coming to town! She’s brushed shoulder with leading fashion designers and photographers and worked with […]
Prime Time: Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer
I have a confession — despite being a “beautyaholic,” I almost never wear foundation. I hate layers of products on my face, meaning I sometimes go au naturel. But, Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer from Napoleon Perdis changed my rocky relationship with foundation. After cleansing, I applied the lightweight lotion onto my face before applying makeup. My […]
The Bridal Beauty Emergency Kit: 5 Must-Haves!
Face those avoidable wedding day snafus head on with these must-have bridal emergency items. You’ve seen never-ending list of emergency bridal basics: bobby pins, safety pins, extra lip gloss, clear nail polish, sewing items, snacks … the list goes on and on. But, according to our newlyweds in the office, these five items are indispensable for Spa […]
Bridal Beauty: A Product Junkie’s Journey Down the Aisle
With fall bridal season in full swing, the Spa Girl offices are abuzz with the latest and greatest in wedding day beauty. Being a recent bride, I thought back on the difficulty I had in finding the right products to look my best on my big day and decided it would have been much easier […]
Beauty Rx! Top 10 Solutions to Everyday Beauty Woes
We’ve all been there. You’re having a perfectly good hair day and then out of nowhere, an ugly red bump sprouts up on your cheek. Or, somewhere between the mad dash from the early morning workout to that last-minute meeting, your “smudge-proof” mascara is now smeared under your eyes. Arm yourself with these tools and […]