I’m having my first head-to-toe skin screening today. After writing The Truth about Tan Lines for a local magazine, I got all freaked out and made an appointment with a dermatologist about a month ago. So the day has arrived and now I’m really freaking out. I figure it’s got to be better than going […]
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Model Mirror: Mirror, Mirror in Our Purse!
It happens so rarely that a product seems made just for you, but that is exactly what happened when I crossed paths with the Model Mirror by Les Tai Tai. With a multitude of fun colors and designs, the beauty product goddesses were smiling down on me when they put the hot pink and leopard […]
Product Review: Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara
Beauty products can be a very controversial topic. More times than not, one person’s must-have can get not-so-pretty reviews from someone else. In our Spa Girl circle, we run into the battle of the beauty products all the time but one product that recently got a unanimous seal of approval is Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara. […]
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 […]
L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion: A Beautiful Timesaver
My mornings are typically hectic and rushed, so I may be known for skipping the daily skincare routine from time to time. After confessing my beauty sins, a fellow Spa Girl graciously supplied me with L’Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion – a product that simply does it all. According to L’Oreal, you’ll see quick results […]
Nad’s Facial Wand Eyebrow Shaper: Brow Wow!
We have quite possibly stumbled upon the most amazing product ever. Ladies, how many times have you been invited to attend an event last minute and you look in the mirror and your eyebrows bear a resemblance to Chewbacca’s? As working girls, mothers and all around domestic divas, it is often difficult to find the […]
Murad Skin Perfecting Primer: My (Not So) Secret Beauty Weapon
Recently, I’ve added a new product to my beauty arsenal: the Murad Skin Perfecting Primer in a matte finish. This handy little tool packs a powerful punch in its 1-ounce bottle! The thing I love most about the primer is that I can use it on a day when I am suffering from makeup laziness. […]
My Skincare Secret Weapons
People often ask me how I manage to try out all the wonderful skincare products that I’m privy to as a beauty writer without my skin freaking out. Trust me, my skin has its tantrums and it’s a rare day when I don’t have a blemish or two (or four). But like most gals, I […]
Quick Drugstore Beauty Fixes
Finding yourself frazzled from the busy holiday season but don’t have time to slip away to the salon? Not to worry! These affordable, quick beauty fixes are just a drugstore drive away and are perfect for travel or beauty on-the-go. Watch the Video! Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo. It’s the newest, quickest and […]
Holiday 2011: Germs, Cake Balls and Other Spa Girl Musings
Some holidays are better than others. I'm not gonna lie. This year was particularly challenging given some medical complications that occurred with a close family member. Suffice it to say, the Spa Boy and I spent a significant slice of our holidays in the hospital and while the prognosis is good, we have many more […]
Absolution Le Soin Regard Eye Booster: Bye-Bye Puffy Eyes
If you are anything like me, you do not get enough sleep. I find myself burning the midnight oil far more than I would like. Even though I don’t always wake up feeling ready for the day, I still need to look like I am ready to take on the world. This means getting rid […]
Last-minute Holiday Gift Picks from the Spa Girls
We’re only a few days from Christmas but, if you’re anything like us, you’ve still got some shopping to do! For a last-minute kick of inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of the beauty finds that the Spa Girls team is craving this holiday season. Read on for a few of our favorite things to give […]
