Craving a beach day but stuck inland? SpaGirl says, “When you can’t get to the beach, bring the beach to you!” We dug up these ocean-inspired beauty finds so you can take a break from the sweltering heat with a virtual dip in sea, sand and serenity. Keep reading! Philosophy Surfer Girl Gift Set. Get […]
The Almond Milk Effect: New Tone Almond Milk Body Wash
According to a CBS News report I caught this morning, the “latte effect” is a term coined nearly a decade ago that means consumers tend to cut out little luxuries like fancy coffee drinks when their economic shoestrings get pulled too tight. Apparently the latte effect is back in full froth, and the report went […]
Pretty and Pink: The LOreal Paris Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Haircare Line
Some people are drawn to sparkly stuff. Or stuff with flowers. Or with skulls and crossbones. Me? I’m drawn to anything pink. Just one peek in my closet tells the story. So when I came upon the Barbie-pink bottles of the L’Oreal Paris Vive Pro Nutri Gloss line in my local grocery store, I had […]
Report from Cosmoprof North America: Beauty Innovations We Loved
The SpaGirls and I just returned from a road trip to Las Vegas, where we were immersed in the wild, wonderful and sometimes woolly world of beauty. Cosmoprof North America 2008, organized in cooperation with the Professional Beauty Association, was held July 13-15 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Vegas. The beauty trade show […]
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Stay and Spa Giveaway!
Listen to any travel news clip or pick up a current lifestyle mag and clearly, the winning buzzword of the 2008 summer vacation season is “staycation” — a term that means vacationing at a destination in your own backyard. Not a new concept to Arizonians. We’ve been doing it for decades. In fact, a local […]
July 4th Weekend Only: Buy One, Get One Free Spa Treatments!
Word on the street is that most Valley folks are staying put for July Fourth weekend. With gas and plane ticket prices shooting up as high as our thermometer, who can blame us? But that got us thinking. If we’re gonna hang out in the blazing desert for the long weekend, what will we do […]
Product Review: Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist from LOreal
In the ongoing search for the perfect home bronzer, I gave the new Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist from L’Oreal Paris a whirl. Granted, my first experience with a home tanning mist did not go well and I was initially hesitant to give it a try. The $20 bottle of airbrush tanner that I […]
St Ives Elements Part 2: Protective Cleanser with SPF
Sun protection is serious business, especially now that summer has officially kicked into high gear. And just in time, St. Ives has introduced a revolutionary new all-in-one cleanser and sunscreen product as part of their Elements facial line. The St. Ives Protective Cleanser contains an SPF 10 sunscreen that by some miracle of modern science […]
St Ives Elements Part 1: The Micro Scrub
I’ve rarely met a scrub that I didn’t like. Nothing feels as good as massaging my tired mug with an invigorating facial scrub. And the new St. Ives Elements Microdermabrasion Scrub is no exception. In fact … loved it. After a long day of running around in a full face of makeup, I cracked open […]
Lip Lock: Our Picks for SPF-infused Lip Balms and Sticks
I once sunburned my lips so bad on a beach trip that Mick Jaggar and I could’ve been twins. For nearly a week, it hurt to eat, drink and even talk. Now, I don’t dare go swimming, to the beach or even outside for long periods of time without throwing a tube of SPF-infused lip […]
Brazilian Beach Babe Skin from Calgon
We’ve found ourselves feeling a bit landlocked lately and craving a beach getaway. But that’s not happening anytime soon and luckily, we stumbled upon a new beauty line in our local Target that will at least tied us over until we’re hanging oceanside with a piña colada. Calgon’s new Brazilian Beauty collection is perfect for […]
Bliss Just In: You be the Fudge!
Yes, it’s official, Bliss is finally setting up spa at the brand new W Hotel in Scottsdale! If you’re like us and can’t wait another second until the spa’s official debut late this summer, get your pre-Bliss fix by becoming an official brownie taste tester. From now until June 15, the Blissmobile will make several […]
