Fresh notes for Valentine's Day gifts of beauty. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we sniffed around for scents that will strike a note with the loved ones in your life. From your free spirited best friend to the man on your list, a sweet smelling gift personally selected by you (or by us, but we won't tell) […]
Archives for 2013
One-Step Wonder: Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm
The new BB cream on the block: Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm. Unless you’ve been stuck on a deserted island for the past year, chances are you know about the 2012 rise of the beauty balm, also known as BB cream. Jumping on the BB bandwagon in 2013 is Urban Decay with its recently released […]
All I Want for Valentine’s Day
5 Valentine's Day gifts of beauty. I want chocolate. I was roses. I want a lavish bubble bath with way too many bubbles. Oooh I know, I want to eat chocolate while soaking in a giant sea of bubbles sprinkled with red rose petals. Yeaaaah. But truly, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, I love […]
Noodle & Boo Balm is the Bomb for Dry Hands and Feet
Made for expecting moms but perfect for anyone with severely dry hands and feet, Noodle & Boo The Balm truly is the bomb! There were a lot of possible scenarios and symptoms I prepared myself for, thanks to movies and overheard chatter from friends, going into this pregnancy: Stretch marks, morning sickness, mood swings, frequent […]
Flower Beauty from Drew Barrymore: Adorable and Affordable!
Drew Barrymore launches adorable (and inexpensive!) cosmetics line! I let out a tiny squeal of delight as I browsed the website for Drew Barrymore’s new makeup line, Flower Beauty, debuting at Walmart this month. I never thought I’d find myself going gaga over a Walmart exclusive line, but Flower boasts an impressive array of products […]
Practical Magic: Immunocologie Treatment Masque
There are masks. And then there are masques. I’ve never quite understood the difference other than the latter is harder to spell. Then I met a sleek, black glass jar with the simple words Immunocologie Treatment Masque across the front. This, my Spa Girl friends, is a masque. Formulated with a “bio-fermented” marine complex and […]
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies from the Beauty Aisles
Natural cold and flu remedies with a side of spahhhh. Flu season arrived early this year with a fiery vengeance. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, this could potentially be the worst flu season we have seen in more than 10 years (yuck). Don’t let flu symptoms keep you down! Stock up on these natural cold and flu […]
Lock Smith: L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm
New from L'Oreal Advanced haircare: A reconstructing mask that repairs five signs of damage in one use. I may have a slight obsession with trying to emulate Kim Kardashian’s gorgeous long locks. Which means I’ve been growing out my hair for the past year. Which also means I get regular trims and pamper my hair, right? Yeah, not […]
BeautySage Advice: Shop Proven Beauty Finds
Yippee! We’ve discovered yet another beauty site we love. Hard to believe but it’s true. BeautySage is a new website that sells only the cream of the top beauty brands that actually deliver on their promises. If a product claims to smooth wrinkles, well, it better, or it gets removed from the site. The chemistry […]
Carol’s Daughter Freebie Weekend
Have we mentioned that we love Carol's Daughter hair, skin and body line? Well if we haven't, we do. The entire product line has a fresh-out-of-the-oven hominess mixed with tried-and-true effectiveness that's spiked with ingenuity and love. And this weekend only, they're sending the love back our way with a free gift with purchase Dream Weekend! This […]
Sweet Salvation: Jan Marini Skin Care Management System
I started the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System at the right time. I was fresh off the whirlwind that is wedding planning and had just made a major, life-changing move. To say that I had been neglecting my skin care routine would be a major understatement. One morning I took a look at myself […]
The Perfect Winter Foil: Ciate Very Colorfoil Manicure
Just when you thought nail art had hit the creativity ceiling, Ciaté does it again! This time, the creators of the Caviar Manicure and Velvet Manicure, Ciaté has outdone themselves with Very Colorfoil Manicure Kits that create a raw foil finish with a mirror-like shine. Each of the three Colorfoil mani kits were designed by Ciaté creative director Charlotte Knight to go […]