Summer is here! And the need for good products is real. But summer doesn't have to mean dry or tired looking skin and hair. I've scoured the best and brightest in clean, natural, cruelty free beauty to bring you a few of my absolute favorite new finds. I've even asked an expert friend for hers. I promise, these must-haves will leave you feeling radiant and ready to face the summer sun!
Read MoreIt’s summertime! Time to hit up your local gym for the latest yoga or HIIT classes. If you’re in a time-crunch, like the rest of the world, and need to head off to your next meeting (or Bumble date!), then we’ve got the most gym-worthy beauty products for you to keep stashed in your gym bag.
Read MoreWe all know what it’s like to do a detox diet every now and then, the kind of “quick fix” to rid the body of toxins and excess waste. But don’t forget about one of the most important parts of the body that needs a bit of purification, too…your hair! If you’re having days of limp, lifeless hair, it could be due to product buildup in your tresses and scalp. Luckily for you, we’ve narrowed down to the top five ways to detox your hair. From high-end, sweet-smelling suds, to an all-natural approach, you’ll find the best detoxifying shampoo or treatment bound to get your hair back in the bouncing game.
Read MoreCurly girls unite! It’s time to stop flat ironing and straightening and let your hair be free this summer. Curls and waves could not be more #trendy right now, and ABBA is here to be your best friend when it comes to maintaining those luscious locks. Follow these simple steps to get the summer’s hottest waves and curls.
Read MoreLet’s face it; we don’t live in a perfect, puffy-eye-free world! Luckily, beauty genius Kate Somerville has come up with your new “first-thing-in-the-AM” product. What I’m talking about is De-Puffing Eye Balm ($38) from her latest Goat Milk collection. It comes in a twist tube, and gently glides on the skin for a smooth application. The smell is heavenly and soothing, just like the actual product, which is made up of Goat Milk, Natural Milk Proteins and Manuka Honey.
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard of the superbly intelligent perfume company, Pinrose, then you’re truly missing out. The journey starts when you complete their incredibly fun “scent personality” quiz, which asks you to choose your preference of various images from landscapes to a modern or classically styled bathroom. Then… voila! From those 11 questions, they’re able to decipher what scent is perfect for you.
Read MoreWhile we’ve continued battling the winter blues, NCLA has come out with a fun, new spring collection that will help brighten those days when you’re schlepping through snow on your way to work. Filled with super cute floral and leopard prints, this new nail wrap set is called the Downtown Resort Collection and is filled with super cute LA names such as: “Room Service & Chill,” “How Late Is Check Out?,” “The Room Was Like, Made For Instagram,” and “What’s The Wi-Fi Again?” Just wearing these super cute nail wraps will transport you to a warm, sunny evening in LA.
Read MoreWe tested, tried and applied some of our favorite masks and these are our favorite products that will completely hydrate all the areas on your face. Glow on, girl!
Read MoreWhen 40 becomes the new 30 (or even 20), then there’s something to be said about aging gracefully. COVERGIRL has stepped up to the anti-aging plate with a new collaboration with Olay: COVERGIRL + Olay Simply Ageless classic collection, which has become our new favorite drugstore buy.
Read MoreIf you’re obsessed, as we are, with Benefit’s Hoola Matte Bronzing Powder, then you just might flip your lid over the new Hoola collection. That’s right, say goodbye to any pale skin on your body; they’ve come out with some genius bronzing products that will cover you, head-to-toe.
Read MoreIt’s been 20 years since philosophy launched their uber popular scent and collection, “amazing grace.” Now, for a limited time, you can get your hands on an array of amazing grace products created specially for this birthday celebration. With hints of bergamot, muguet blossoms and musk, it’s no wonder that this scent has become so sought-after throughout the years. This limited-edition collection spans from the amazing grace eau de toilette, body spray and room spray, to hair products and hand lotions.
Read MoreI'm a product junkie. I admit it. And in the years since my mom finally let me wear makeup, I've amassed a love for all things beauty. It has not been a cheap passion.
Read MoreI recently visited a med spa for the first time, and wasn’t even sure what to expect. All I knew was that I was in desperate need of a facial, and ready to get my exfoliation on with a qualified esthetician. So, what’s the difference between a med spa and a day spa? Well, my friends, at a med spa, they can offer many more treatments for your face and body than a regular spa can, plus there’s a plastic surgeon on staff overseeing the facility. The med spa can offer immediate advice on your skin condition, and use more extensive procedures, such as Botox and Laser Skin Resurfacing, which you wouldn’t be able to get at a regular day spa.
Read MoreShe is the true definition of fearlessness and being true to oneself…and on April 7th, Caitlyn Jenner will debut her first, exclusive lipstick collaboration with MAC Cosmetics. This rose colored lipstick, described as an everyday color, is poetically called “Finally Free” ($17) and will be sold exclusively online.
Read MoreBotox. It could be your best friend as gravity starts to set in. It’s your saving grace after realizing those long days of sunning yourself with baby oil have crept up on you in the form of crow’s feet and wrinkled foreheads. But really, what’s the deal with Botox? At what age should you start? And how often should you do it? And does it hurt? We’re answering all of your questions with the help of Ramin Sarshad, MD, founder of the med spa, Cosmetique Aesthetics.
Read MoreIf you’ve already gone gaga over H&M’s new beauty collection, then you’ll be excited to know about the upcoming extension of their current line, called the “Conscious Beauty Collection.” All of these products are organic and natural, ranging from tinted lip balms to face masks and more. They’ll be adding in body care products that contain aromatherapy-based fragrances for women and men, so everyone wins! Their packaging is super cute, modern and fully recyclable. And… just as you’d suspect, AFFORDABLE! Their products will range from $7-13.
Read MoreIt’s cold. It’s dry. And your face hurts… so much that it’s starting to crack like the Grand Canyon. But Kiehl’s has come to the rescue with their Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm ($27.50). This new product contains extracts from Edelweiss, the most resilient flower on the planet, making this your next-level moisturizer. Why? If an Edelweiss flower can exist in harmful conditions and the high altitudes of the Swiss Alps, just imagine what it can do for your face. Throw in a bit of Antarcticine and Squalane, which help the skin to store and retain moisture, and you’ve got beautifully hydrated skin all winter long.
Read MoreValentine’s Day always brings out the ultimate girl in some of us. We collected and gathered our most favorite beauty products – from makeup to body and skincare, these are some of our must-haves to help prep us for that hot date, fun night out on the town with the girls or spa night in.
Read MoreFrom a top notch pro hair dryer to the perfect holiday hair kit, we found our top five hair gifts that we’d love to receive ourselves. (Hey Santa, you taking notes?) Worry no more and make any recipient feel as if they’ve just had a blowout at their favorite salon.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer idea, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 choices this year that fit any budget and beauty need. And, you might even want to gift yourself this season!
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