August 03, 2015

A City Girl’s Must-Have Body Exfoliator

August 03, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Living in a busy city you will most likely find yourself surrounded by toxins and air pollutants. Perhaps you never realized how much your skin and absorbs this pernicious city scum, but Orico has come up with a solution with their new product, Skin Jive Revving Body Exfoliator ($31). This organic body scrub contains Kigelia Extract, Baobag Oil and Coconut, which are all ingredients that help exfoliate dead skin cells on the body. Skin is moisturized and elasticity is improved from the Kigelia Extract.

July 30, 2015

This “Look In a Box” Is Worth Your Double Take

July 30, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Want a beauty box made specifically for your current mood? Jane Cosmetics has come to the rescue with limited-edition Fast Fashion “Look In A Box” sets. With four options to choose from, there’s bound to be a box that is perfectly suited for you. Internationally recognized Directors of Creative Artistry & Education, David Birdwell and Charlie Riddle, curated these four boxes: Nature Nymph, Botanic Babe, Decadent Doll and Galaxy Goddess.

July 27, 2015

Rihanna Launches Her Own Perfume Line This Fall

July 27, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

The one and only Rihanna is launching her own line of fragrances called RiRi by Rihanna this fall. We will see a softer side of BadGirlRiri as she will be featuring three scents titled: Opening Chorus (an island blend of passion fruit extract and rum absolute), Bridge (floral hints of jasmine, freesia, honeysuckle and orange blossom) and Final Chorus (a sensual, musky scent).

July 16, 2015

Cleansing Conditioners: Our 3 Favorite Brands

July 16, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Cleansing conditioners are so popular right now and it’s hard to figure out which one is the best to try for your hair type. For those of you with thick, coarse and curly hair, you are the perfect candidate, as they don’t strip your hair of moisture like a harsh shampoo often does. And, it saves time and money - it’s two products in one bottle. After scouring and testing the field, we came up with three of our favorite brands that moisturize & cleanse hair and smell amazing!

July 15, 2015

A Serum For All Skin Types And All Ages

July 15, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

This award-winning serum will change your skin care game. Clarins Double Serum ($85) works effectively to improve skin of all types, all ages and all ethnicities. Its dual-pump system (hydric and lipidic) separates water and oil ingredients until application, while delivering just the amount of product that you need. This serum works to reactivate five functions that are vital to improving your skin: hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, protection and regeneration.

July 13, 2015

Too Faced Has Made Your New Fave Foundation

July 13, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

’m pretty picky when it comes to foundations, so I was definitely intrigued when I heard about a new foundation on the market called Born This Way by Too Faced. It’s an oil-free foundation that provides just the right amount of coverage on your face without weighing it down. It felt pretty natural on my face, and that’s coming from someone who used to live in tinted moisturizers.

July 10, 2015

Get Your Next Face Cream At CVS

July 10, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

That’s right! Head over to CVS the next time you’re in the market for a new face cream, because it’s the only drugstore that sells Salma Hayek’s Nuance premium skincare line. Her new Age Affirm Firming Day Cream ($21.99) is a multi-functional product that contains natural emollients and botanical extracts that help to firm, protect and hydrate skin.

July 09, 2015

How To Get The Perfect Bronzed Look All Over Your Body

July 09, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’ve ever wondered how actresses get that “I-just-returned-from-the-Bahamas” bronzy look on the red carpet, we just found out their secret. It’s all about applying the perfect body glow lotion correctly. Our trick is to start with using the perfect body bronzing applicator. Take for example beautyblender’s new product, bodyblender ($28). It’s a large-sized beautyblender in the same teardrop shape, but a bit flatter, and when wet, it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand for easy application. Next, grab a body glow lotion such as Prtty Peaushun ($29) and dab bodyblender into the product.

June 20, 2015

Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

June 20, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Gasp! It’s not like you totally forgot, just maybe procrastinated a wee bit and now Father’s Day is literally around the corner. But worry no more as we have listed our top gifts for Padre that he is bound to love from inexpensive options to more luxurious spends.

June 11, 2015

Burberry’s New Lip And Cheek Collection

June 11, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Summer is in the air and Burberry has just launched a new Lip and Cheek Bloom Collection ($28). It’s the perfect makeup duo – a two-in-one product that offers a soft matte finish in six summery colors well-equipped for all skin shades. From a pinky Rose to a bright Poppy, this new launch will become your new best friend for summer.

June 04, 2015

The Only Lip Stain You’ll Want

June 04, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Lip stains are all the rage these days! What better way to make a pop of color last on your lips than by literally staining them with your choice of a vampy red or flirty pink? Pür Minerals has come out with a genius product called Pout Pens. They’re a 2-in-1, dual ended product; one end containing a precision felt tip applicator to apply the lip stain and the other end containing a hydrating balm. Formulated with Vitamin C and natural extracts, Pout Pens condition your smackers while making them shiny and kissable. And, you get a choice of various fun, cocktail-inspired colors such as: “Cosmo,” “Mai Tai,” “Fuzzy Navel” and “Sangria.”

June 01, 2015

H&M Launching Beauty Collection This Fall

June 01, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

H&M has become our close friend these days when we’re opting for a seasonal yet affordable look. And now, this fall, H&M is striving to become your beauty BFF, launching their first full-range beauty collection to include makeup, hair care, body care and beauty tools worldwide. With over 700 beautifully packaged products, you’ll get anything in the gamut of beauty staples as well as seasonal products and limited-edition offerings.

May 28, 2015

4 Reasons Your Hair Will No Longer Be Dry

May 28, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Don’t you hate it when your hair is fried, dried and frazzled and the salon is not in your budget? Worry no more… Fredric Fekkai has come to your hair rescue! His new line, Fekkai PrX Reparatives Collection, contains argan oil extracts that boost hair strands and protect them from further damage to the hair. The PrX Reparatives Shampoo ($19.99) and PrX Reparatives Conditioner ($19.99) have a thick, luxurious feel to the formula and after I used them for a few days, my hair felt transformed. It was so silky and shiny that I was asked if I had recently gotten a haircut. The formula has a combination of vanilla and sandalwood so your hair will smell amazing. No need to wear perfume! For uber moisture, apply the PrX Reparatives Mask ($24.99) once a week or whenever you need extra conditioning. And top off your hair with the PrX Reparatives Elixir ($24.99). This serum is great to put on hair when it’s wet to lock in shine and keep those frizzies away.

May 26, 2015

Ever Wished You Could Be A Beauty Vlogger? Now You Can!

May 26, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We’ve all done it a thousand times – watched endless videos of Michelle Phan or Kandee Johnson wishing we, too, could be as cool and informative as these social media beauty icons. Well, now you can with a new app called SHOWROOM. Download the app and start creating your own 1-minute product reviews and how-to videos. You can even link the products up to Amazon so beauty junkies can purchase them instantly. And you even earn a reward if someone buys your recommended product. You can easily share your newly-minted beauty vlogger videos on Facebook and Twitter so your work never goes unnoticed.

May 18, 2015

A Beauty Product Made Just For Millennials

May 18, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Calling all Millenials! If you’re having a quarter life crisis with your skin, then Origins has the answer for your beauty routine. It’s called Original Skin Renewal Serum with Willowherb ($39). Research has found that people in their twenties begin to experience larger pores, uneven skin tones and even the development of age spots. Now is the time to start preventing all of these skin conditions. This serum contains an extract from the Canadian Willowherb to give back the skin’s glow, Chestnut Seed Extract to smoothe out the skin’s texture and an algae extract called Laminaria Saccharina to tighten pores. So try not to stress yourself out too much but if you do, Origins has got your back, girl!

May 11, 2015

Ciate’s Pop Stars: Blush and Glow

May 11, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re looking for no-brainer, easy-to-apply makeup, then Ciate has come to your rescue with their new Blush Pop ($19) and Glow Pop ($19). These 180-degree, dome shaped applicator glides easily on the cheeks to highlight and add color to the apples of your cheeks. They’re easy to blend with your fingers or a brush. (I personally like to use my beautyblender to blend in the product).

May 08, 2015

Clinique’s Lipstick + Primer Will Be Your New Fave

May 08, 2015/ leah rial

Clinique’s newest offering just became my fave lipstick. Not only is it made with an amazing lightweight formula, but it has bold, saturated color and incorporates a primer. It’s a long-lasting lipstick that’s moist and feels smooth and fantastic. BUT for me, the best thing about it is that the tubes are the color of the lipstick! No more digging around and opening the tubes to see what’s inside. I love, love, love it.

May 05, 2015

Mother’s Day Beauty Buys: We’ve Got You Covered

May 05, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Want to be mom’s favorite? Then gift her with one of the best skincare products on the market. While it’s hard to decipher which skincare product is the right fit, we scoured the market and found some of our own personal faves to share. From a hydrating primer to a restorative night cream, every curated product is one of our personal favorites and is bound to make mom feel like a new woman.

May 04, 2015

A Middle Eastern Skincare Product You Must Have

May 04, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If anyone knows anything about super stealthy facial moisturizers, it would be someone from a desert environment. That’s why we want you to know about Shiffa Skincare, which was created by Dr. Lamees from Dubai. This is a luxury skin and body care line which not only feels heavenly, but the scent of the lotions and oil transcend you immediately to a five-star spa. Did we mention that some of these luscious smells are derived from things such as the Iranian Rose, Indian Amber to Egyptian Jasmine and African shea butter – just to give you an idea.

April 15, 2015

A Little Black Primer Goes A Long Way

April 15, 2015/ leah rial

I saw it, and I had to try it! Estee Lauder premiered a new lash product called Little Black Primer ($24) and while I was skeptical, I also was intrituged. It’s billed as a prep-step for your lashes. A base to create fuller lashes that stay flexible and feel healthy. Or, a lightweight mascara for a no makeup, “groomed” look, a “weekend” mascara.

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