To say that I was skeptical about the Verilux ClearWave Phototherapy System for Acne would be an understatement. An at-home blue light therapy acne system that actually works? Right. Doubt it. Well, keep this in mind, ladies – it takes a big Spa Girl to admit when she’s wrong. And I was totally wrong about […]
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Lash Rehab: Lashem Measurable Difference LashGel
I’m a mascara fanatic. At any moment in time, I have at least two tubes in my purse, one floating around in my office drawer and as for my bathroom vanity … well, I don’t have time to count them right now. But while I love testing out the latest mascara to hit the shelves, […]
Show Us the Love: 5 Valentine's Day Gifts We Really Want
Dear Boyfriend, Fiance, Hubby, Future Mr. Wonderful and/or Super Significant Other, This year for Valentine’s Day, I don’t want candy. Or a stuffed teddy bear with a protruding heart. And, let’s be honest, that lacy contraption with zippers in all the wrong places is a gift for you, not me. So, listen up and take […]
Valentine's Day Beauty 411
Are you looking to perk up your day of love? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a round-up of Valentine’s Day beauty products that will have you ready for some L-O-V-E (or just a fun night out with your girls)! Classic, sophisticated and theme-appropriate, Ralph Lauren Romance is one of Ralph Lauren’s most beloved fragrances for […]
Fuzz Buzz: Bliss Poetic Waxing Wax Strips for Face
At-home waxing can seem like a daunting beauty project. Thankfully, Poetic Waxing from Bliss makes a product that’s perfect for waxing maintenance: Bliss Poetic Waxing Wax Strips. Typically, I head straight for the salon when it’s time to nix my mustache and redefine my perfectly arched brows. But after getting my hands on Bliss Poetic […]
Beauty Must-haves from Phoenix Reporter Andrea Robinson
Andrea Robinson is the traffic reporter and co-anchor on Fox-10 Arizona Morning. How does she stay looking so fresh every day? Moisturizer and lots of sleep! Oh, and she never goes to bed without washing her face. Read on to see what else Andrea Robinson keeps in her beauty arsenal. So, what’s in your beauty […]
The Beauty Detox Solution: Eat Your Way to Pretty
Want the secret for beautiful, radiant skin? According to author Kimberly Snyder, C.N., all is revealed in her book, The Beauty Detox Solution: Eat Your Way to Radiant Skin, Renewed Energy and the Body You’ve Always Wanted. The book’s main premise is simple: diet affects our skin and overall health; follow the detox and you […]
Vaseline Beauty Secrets
My friends think I’m weird. For many reasons, but the one we’ll discuss today is my obsession with using Vaseline Petroleum Jelly as part of my beauty routine. Since the day I started wearing mascara, I’ve kept some on-hand as a quick and trusty eye makeup remover. Long before that, I was using it as […]
Julep Maven Program: Get Your Sneak Peek Box!
Are you familiar with Shoedazzle? It’s an online club where you pay $29.99 per month for a virtual stylist that sends you the option of purchasing a new pair of shoes, a handbag or jewelry every 30 or so days. Well, Julep has taken this concept and refined it for the beauty world with their […]
Get Lucky with LUSH Red Dragon Soap
Happy New Year! Happy Chinese New Year, that is. Today, January 23, heralds in the Year of the Dragon, and in celebration, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics created a limited-edition soap with their best-selling Karma fragrance. LUSH Red Dragon Soap is a spicy blend of patchouli, lavender and pine captures the passionate, creative and free-spirited nature […]
Freeman Beauty Review and Giveaway!
Finding quality products at a reasonable price is no small feat. I am particular about how things smell, feel and, most importantly, perform. Oftentimes, this results in spending way too much money. But the Feeling Beautiful collection from Freeman Beauty has come to my rescue! Plus, with their handy travel sizes, you can feel beautiful […]
Attitude Adjustment: Choose Your Mood with Lifetherapy
I have not a single scientific bone in my body but here’s one thing I know for sure: The earth’s axis may have re-aligned and the zodiac signs may have shifted but I will always be a moody Cancer. Always. Just ask the Spa Boy, who unfortunately for him, lives and breaths my daily mood […]