I am in love with Josie Maran Organic Argan Oil. The type of love that prompted me to rush out and snag two more bottles to ensure I never (ever) run out. What’s so great about it? You can use the oil as your daily moisturizer, as a treatment for split ends, to condition cuticles, [...]
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Does anyone really ever listen to their doctor’s advice? I mean honestly, an apple a day? That’s just boring. But when skincare innovator Dr. Howard Murad speaks, people listen. In fact, funny story. I recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Murad for an article in LiveSpa Magazine. I told myself before I dialed his [...]
Should I be stranded on a deserted island and should I have to choose one item to take with me, it would be a fully fueled and piloted jet to fly me the heck off said island. Or I suppose a volleyball would be a good second – I hear they make excellent companions when [...]
For us beauty product snobs, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Beauty Exclusives event is our official Christmas in July! This year, more than 100 beauty brands are participating including faves like MAC, Chanel, Juicy Couture, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Bobbi Brown and Philosophy. The sale begins today, July 15, and goes through [...]
Cool product alert! We recently came across Boo-Boo Cover-Up during one of our intensive searches for the coolest new beauty products to hit the shelves. When we found Boo-Boo Cover-Up, we immediately loved the idea. The product promises to “conceal while you heal” and it’s loaded with ingredients to help all sorts of skin ailments, [...]
Ladies, eyeliner smears and smudges are a thing of the past! Make Up For Ever Professional offers the ultimate waterproof solution, perfect for a summer schedule full of pool dips, lake trips and water parks. The aptly named Aqua Eyes is a waterproof eyeliner pencil that comes in a rainbow of highly pigmented colors. The [...]
Waterproof Makeup Picks from Sephora. Lately it feels like we’ve been darting from one air-conditioned zone to the next. It’s not that we’re afraid of a little heat. It’s more the fear that our makeup will melt down our faces à la Sissy Spacek in the horror flick Carrie. We don’t want to scare any [...]
WonderTwin powers activate in the form of makeup that conceals and protects! Save time and rev up your summer coverup routine with SPF-spiked hues and tints that fight off the damaging effects of the sun while enhancing your complexion. Eminence Organic Skin Care’s Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 is a rich, antioxidant-rich formula that provides sheer [...]
Summer’s scorching temps may be well on their way but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice style. Summer 2011 beauty trends are hot-weather friendly — like our new fave, the hair-off-the-neck ballerina bun. So don’t sweat it, with these bright and bubbly trends of summer, you’ll shine like never before. Graphic Nails This summer, [...]
Cream blushes are my new favorite invention. While they obviously are not new to most people, I was previously fearful of straying from my go-to powder blush. The past year has been fun as I’ve been experimenting with almost any cream blush I can get my hands on – and I recently got my paws [...]
