February 05, 2024

13 Things That'll Make you Blush, Pout, or Chill for Valentine's Day

February 05, 2024/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, your list could involve a significant other, your besties, or hey, one for yourself. How can you resist a heart-shaped cheek balm, a vampy lip liner by icons Lady Gaga or the one and only beauty icon Charlotte Tilbury, or a luxurious pure silk set designed to enhance your beauty sleep. We’ve put together our top list for the V-day reckoning that will surely make anyone recipient on your list happily surprised.

December 18, 2023

You Should Be Giving These 15 Beauty Product Gifts This Year for The Holidays

December 18, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s our Annual Holiday Gift Guide and we couldn’t be more excited to share some of our faves that we’ve tested out already. We’ve also included fave products from celebs who’ve created their own beauty line or collabed with a brand such as Rihanna, Kate Hudson, Lady Gaga, and even Dr. Pimple Popper. From candles to advent calendars and eye creams, these are our 15 top beauty gifts to give this year.

December 11, 2023

This is Our Luxe Beauty Holiday Gift Guide Designed to Spoil Your Loved Ones

December 11, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

For the discerned person on your list who enjoys the finer beauty-ful things in life, then this Luxe Holiday Gift Guide will help you find just the perfect gift for them. From Rihanna’s signature fragrance to a pure silk robe, these items will be sure to check every box on your bougie loved one’s list. And you might even find a gift to treat yourself to as well because let’s face it - you deserve it.

November 14, 2023

Why The Gift of Botox or Fillers Are The Perfect Holiday Gift - Thanks To Cosmetic Injectables Center

November 14, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s that time of the season when we start to think of our loved ones and how each year we try to see if we can top last year’s gift. For the avid beauty lover and fountain of youth believer who do not discriminate against a little botox or fillers, what better way to treat that person than giving them the gift that keeps on giving – a gift card to Cosmetic Injectables. And while you’d probably like to give your own advice on what your friend could choose as an option, we sat down with Dr. Sherly Solemain and RN Melody Kohagura to get a complete course on the pros and cons of botox vs. fillers, the best places to get these injections, and how to best prepare for your treatment if you have sensitive skin or a low pain threshold (like us).

August 24, 2023

We Love This Lush x Spongebob Squarepants & Here's Why

August 24, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

What do you get when Bikini Bottom kingdom meets the eco-friendly, vegan skincare brand Lush? A Spongebob Squarepants collab, of course!

This limited-edition collection contains an assortment of bath bombs, soap, bubble bomb, and body balm, which are bound to appeal to kids of all ages who enjoy a good soak in the tub.

August 22, 2023

Why We're Obsessed With These Before & After Summer Skincare Products

August 22, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s been a hot summer, and while some of us are still seeking out the sun in tropical locales, others of us are trying to minimize any time we have in the sun (or need to recover from a surprise sunburn). You may get tired of hearing it from your mom or your dermatologist, but they can’t stress enough the importance of always protecting your skin with sunscreen. But also, let’s not forget how to care for our bodies post-sun when it has taken a beating. From face sunscreens to hydrating body creams and oils, we’ve put together our top list of products to use pre and post sunning. And for the love of the sun gods, wear a hat in the extreme heat because skin damage is real with lasting effects.

July 26, 2023

How to Fake a Sun-kissed Glow with Caudalie's Smooth & Glow Oil Elixir

July 26, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re trying to stay cool in this summer heat, then you’re most likely taking more than one shower per day which is why we fell in love with Caudalie’s Smooth & Glow Elixir ($49). This body oil is the perfect accompaniment after a shower or lukewarm bath (because it’s HOT outside) as it leaves skin hydrated with a sun-kissed glow yet it doesn’t leave your skin with a greasy or oily residue feeling.

April 06, 2023

14 Travel Beauty Set Reasons To Finally Leave Your House and Explore The World

April 06, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Now that the world has opened up again and we’re not stuck at home - it’s time to get out there whether it’s across the state, country, or to another continent. Bear in mind - you don’t have to sacrifice your multi-step skincare and haircare regimen as these beauty travel sets or travel-friendly items are easy to pack and carry with you when, for once in your life, you’ve packed light. From clean beauty skincare sets to chewable mouthwash tablets, these 14 travel items are the best products to jet-set around the world with.

March 15, 2023

Find Out How This CLE Cosmetics Balancing Act Moisturizer Packs a Punch

March 15, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When we heard about CLE Cosmetics’ new facial moisturizer, we had to get our hands on it immediately. As a massive fan of the CCC creams that magically dispense as a white cream, when blended on the face it transforms to your selected skin tone, we knew there was more magic to be found in their new Balancing Act Moisturizer ($38).

February 09, 2023

Here's Why Caudalie's New Rich Cream Can Soothe Those Winter Dry Skin Blues

February 09, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re already a huge fan of Caudalie’s Premier Cru Collection (like we are!), then you’ll understand why their newest addition to the collection was so important. While the Premier Cru Cream was already a fan fave, the Rich Cream ($129 for 50ml) takes your skin hydration to the next level.

February 07, 2023

11 Wellness Products That Will Help Kick Start The New Year

February 07, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

In the new year, which let’s be honest has already started at a rapid-fire pace, we need to still remind ourselves how important it is to take care of our bodies not only from the outside, but from the inside as well. Whether it’s a protein smoothie or electrolyte drink to the serene scents of patchouli or mayan copal, we’ve put together our top 11 fave wellness products to get you started off on the right step, but maybe at a little slower pace. That’s right, take a deep breath before jumping in head first and start or end your day with these products.

December 20, 2022

23 Gift Giving Ideas for the Beauty and Wellness Lover On Your List

December 20, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re stumped on what to get anyone this year for the holidays, we have 23 beauty and wellness gift ideas that should tick every box on your gift-giving list. From products to give you the ultimate relaxation in a hot bath to makeup and day-to-night skincare, we’ve pulled together our faves for this year. And don’t be surprised if you find a little something for yourself, too. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

November 07, 2022

Why This Lush x Stranger Things Collector's Set is Perfect For the Diehard Fan

November 07, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Cue Kate Bush’s hit song “Running Up That Hill”, and you’ll instantly know that whatever we’re about to talk about next has to do with the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things. And in case you missed Strangers Things Day (November 6th), the Lush x Stranger Things collaboration has arrived in the form of The Hellfire Gaming Gift Box.

November 03, 2022

This Priming Serum Keeps Skin Hydrated and Maintains An All-Day Glow

November 03, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Don’t you hate it when you prep your face with primer to find it feels oily or the complete opposite and dries out your face before you even apply foundation? Well, with Lancôme’s Priming Serum ($46), not only does your skin feel hydrated for 24 hours, but it also helps diminish the look of pores as it smoothes out the skin’s surface, creating a blurring effect as if you’re using an Insta filter.

October 18, 2022

How Did We Ever Survive Without a Remington Wet2Style Dryer Brush?

October 18, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Maybe you like going to the salon for a blow out, and then again maybe you’d prefer to save $60 and figure out how to do your hair so you get that professionally-styled look, which is what I opted for. This Remington Pro Wet2Style Oval Dryer and Volumizing Brush ($44.99) is a godsend if you ask me. Even if you WFH and still run out of time during the day to do your hair, this hair dryer brush will save your life.

April 29, 2022

Why These New Items From Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Collection Will Sell Out ASAP

April 29, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When the Queen herself, ahem, Charlotte Tilbury launched her Pillow Talk collection, it was touted to be a shade complementary to everyone’s skin tone. And the proof is in the pudding as one Pillow Talk product is sold every 10 seconds globally. That seems to be enough of a review for us to want to run to the store and grab every product in the line before it sells out. And now, these 4 new products have launched that we can’t seem to get enough of to achieve that sultry, signature rose-beige look.

March 29, 2022

Here Are 17 Reasons Why You Need To Use Body Lotion For The Smoothest Skin

March 29, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Hydrating your skin is the ultimate protector against anti-aging and just getting that smooth “soft as a baby’s bum” skin. Regular use of these products slathered on the body after a shower or hot bath, before you head off to catch some beauty sleep, or whenever your skin is craving some extra hydration, will get you the best results over time. From CBD lotion that helps soothe aches and pains to night creams (yes, for the body!), we’ve rounded up our top 17 body care products that will nourish, soothe, and protect against the elements so your body will thank you.

February 10, 2022

12 Wellness Products That You'll Want To Use Right Now

February 10, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Bringing in the new year means a clean slate and figuring out a new wellness routine. Maybe you like to indulge in a hot bubble bath to calm your nerves with a little help from your new best friend called CBD, or sipping on a nutritious and uplifting drink from a coffee protein smoothie or an electrolyte-filled drink. We’ve tested them out and put together our top list of wellness products that are a must-have in working on that relaxed, serene state of mind this year.

December 08, 2021

Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

December 08, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re not an over-achiever in shopping for holiday gifts like the rest of us, then worry no more as we’ve put together our top 14 beauty products that are great for stuffing up those stockings on Christmas Eve. From a silk beauty band and insta-famous eyebrow pencil, to lash serum and an illuminating face product trio, we know that there’s something for everyone on your list in this stocking stuffer guide who appreciates self-care and beauty. And, of course, there’s always the temptation of wanting to buy one for yourself, too!

November 23, 2021

Everything You'll Want To Buy As Gifts For Your Loved Ones and Yourself This Holiday Season

November 23, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s that time of the year again and we’re hoping this nifty gift-giving guide will help you beat the holiday rush - once and for all. This is, by far, our BIGGEST holiday gift guide to date and it’s chock full of beauty and lifestyle products that we seriously are considering keeping for ourselves. Just kidding, we won’t be complete grinches but we’ve covered the best of the best beauty and skincare to wellness, expectant moms, the man on your list, and even travel items. So, sit back, relax, and get to scrolling down for some great ideas that the loved one on your list can’t live without this holiday season.

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