August 24, 2017

9 Ways To Stay Hydrated This Summer

August 24, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s blazing hot this summer, and your skin has a lovely way of letting you know… it becomes as dry as the desert. One of the best ways to keep a dewy glow is by spritzing your mug every now and then with a hydrating face mist. (Pro tip: stash your mists in the fridge, and you’ll get a pop of coolness every time you use them!) All of these mists are great as setting sprays, too, to help lock your makeup in place once you’ve completed your look. We’ve put together our Top 9 choices of the best hydrating mists that’ll keep you oh-so-cool this summer, not to mention that healthy glow that outshines even a highlighter.

August 11, 2017

Six Ways To Keep Your Summer Glow

August 11, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Yep, it’s August, which means it’s not too long until summer will be coming to a close. Just think about all of that hard work you put in, all the sweat and tears, to get that glorious bronzy glow, and how sad you’ll be when it fades away in the fall. Have no fear - we’ve come up with six ways to keep that summer glow alive. From luminous cheeks to an all-over tan, summer can be a forever season in our beauty book.

August 09, 2017

We Put Two Acne Healing Dots To The Test & Here’s What We Learned

August 09, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When you have combo or oily skin, you’ll try just about any type of acne treatment product to just get rid of those annoying blemishes. Sometimes they’re so bad that you just want to crawl back into bed and hide under the covers. But now there are so many options on the market for spot treating these imperfections and one of them that I tried were acne dots which seem to be all the rage. I wanted to do a little comparison testing so I opted for these two products – Peace Out Acne Healing Dots and COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch.

July 24, 2017

Zoella’s Sweet Inspirations Collection Now At Ulta

July 24, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Summer is here, and Zoella Beauty has launched a fun, new Sweet Inspirations collection for the hot season. This UK beauty blogger is back with another addition to her incredibly cute and heavenly-scented body care products. A nice bath with these products is all you need to relax away the dog days of summer.

May 10, 2017

Our Top 5 Mother’s Day Beauty Must-Haves

May 10, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

There’s one special day where we just can’t show our Moms enough love and that’s Mother’s Day. What’s even more difficult is deciding on what to get mom this year – a massage, a facial, makeup, the latest skincare tool – or what, all of it?!? We put together our top five beauty gifts that will suit even the pickiest of moms, and a little something for you, too!

April 21, 2017

7 Ways To Honor Earth Day

April 21, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

There are so many ways to save the earth, and this year, we are honoring Earth Day by featuring these beauty products and brands that are doing their part in helping to preserve our planet. Find out why we love these products and where your money goes when you purchase them.

April 06, 2017

5 Scents You’ll Want To Add To Your Spring Wardrobe

April 06, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the sun is finally starting to warm us from head to toe. With that in mind, all of those fresh and floral scents have us swooning. Check out our top five choices that you should be adding to your spring wardrobe.

March 23, 2017

This Product Gives You Heavenly Scented Hair

March 23, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

You know those times when you really need to extend that blowout just one more day? Throw a workout day into the mix and you’ve got dirty, slightly greasy hair that might just start smelling a little too much like your true self. That’s when your new favorite hair product comes bouncing into your life in the form of philosophy’s Amazing Grace Dry Shampoo ($24). If you’re already a fan of the perfume, then you will die and go to heaven with this new hair product! With floral scents galore, this style extender dry shampoo contains hints of bergamot, muguet blossoms and musk – everything you need to disguise any slight “day-too-long” hair odor.

March 15, 2017

5 Ways To Beat Those Dry Winter Skin Blues

March 15, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With spring just around the corner, some of us are in denial that we’re still in the winter season. The erratic weather has us going from blustery snowfalls to out-of-the-ordinary heat waves in all parts of the nation, which is causing monumental problems for our skin. But don’t fear! We tested out some products that saved our skin from head to toe, and they’re so effective that you might just want to use them year-round.

March 10, 2017

This One Product Can Line Your Eyes And Lips With Just A Click

March 10, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Remember the good ol’ days in school, when your trusty interchangeable Bic pen provided you with four colors based on your current mood? The convenience of it all – to have one pen, instead of four, giving you all that room in your backpack for more important stuff (like Bonne Bell Lip Smackers and Love’s Baby Soft Mist…)

March 08, 2017

Find Out How Pur-lisse Supports Women Today And Every Single Day

March 08, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

In celebration of International Women's Day, pur-lisse is giving back in a BIG way today. For each sale of their Skin Survival Kit, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Look Good Feel Better, an organization that helps build self-esteem, appearance, and confidence to cancer survivors.

February 28, 2017

How To Get Plump Lips – The Pain-Free Way

February 28, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re squeamish around needles, and the thought of them coming anywhere near your face is a little scary, then we have an alternative treatment to give you that Kylie Jenner pout. NIOD’s Bio-Lipid Concentrate ($60) is a topical serum designed to increase visible lip redness quickly, minus any pigments or dyes. This scientific formula was designed to trigger collagen, hyaluronic acid and lipid production. It also causes the lips to retain water, so they appear fuller and more plump.

February 10, 2017

Beauty Guide: A Day For Celebrating Your Galentine

February 10, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With Galentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to give the most important person in your life a little beauty appreciation. Yes, we’re talking about your bestie! We’ve put together a fun beauty guide on how to give your BAE a beauty day she won’t forget, from a relaxing spa treatment, to our “no makeup” makeup recommendations, so she’ll look and feel great on the way to a mimosa-filled brunch!

January 16, 2017

The Indie Beauty Expo Hits LA On Jan. 18th

January 16, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you're like us and love all things beauty, then you must check out the Indie Beauty Expo this Wednesday, January 18th (from 5-9pm) in Downtown Los Angeles. This exhibition will include the smaller, independent beauty brands ranging from makeup, skin to hair, nails, and more. You'll be able to get "how-to" tips from brand experts as well as watching panel discussions about beauty, lifestyle, and wellness. It's all wrapped up in one spot - one night only!

December 19, 2016

6 Luxury Beauty Items Bound To Make You The Most Popular This Season

December 19, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Sometimes you’ve gotta “fake it ‘til you make it.” However, these luxurious beauty items, are not only affordable, but quite likely will make you the most beloved belle of the ball this holiday season. From wintry warm candle scents to REM-level deep sleep, these generous gifts will make you a VIP gift-giver this year!

December 16, 2016

Luxury Skincare Sets That Will Make Your Skin Glow

December 16, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

‘Tis the season for racking your brain over what to get that friend or family member who has the most insane skincare regimen, or who has none at all. You know, the friend who’s always looking to reduce and diminish wrinkles (even when we don’t see them!), or the friend who’s a purist, insisting on using only “all-natural,” “organic” products. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top 5 luxury skincare sets that will put a smile on anyone’s freshly glowing face this holiday season.

December 15, 2016

These $40 & Under Holiday Beauty Buys Are Everything

December 15, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We all understand what it means to be on a tight budget around the holiday season, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting a great gift. When it comes to finding that perfect something for the beauty and skincare lover on your list, we’ve come up with our top six items that we’d even like to keep for ourselves. Hey, we’ve been very good this year!

December 14, 2016

Why These Stocking Stuffers Will Put A Smile On Everyone's Face

December 14, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Who doesn’t fall victim to impulse shopping on Christmas Eve? Well, calm down; we have some great ideas for filling up that stocking for your loved ones. We’re sure they’d much rather enjoy one of these beauties than a last-minute find of an eyeglass repair kit or phone charger. (Just a hint!)

December 07, 2016

The 5 Best Ways To Firm Your Neck This Winter

December 07, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When it comes to anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, often the most visible place we forget is our neck! With the colder weather coming, a seemingly simple solution to hiding wrinkles would be to grab a scarf or don a turtleneck. But if you don’t want to just hide the problem under layers of fabric, we’ve come up with five great firming solutions. From natural creams to Gwyneth Paltrow’s personal favorite fix, read on so you too can say “bye, girl” to wrinkles and unwanted lines.

November 14, 2016

Find Out How Essie Captured Autumn In Tokyo With Their New Fall Collection

November 14, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Inspired by the majestic, autumnal colors of Japan, essie’s new fall 2016 collection is so fun that you’ll literally want to change your nail polish every single day. From deep berries and plums to light pastels, the range of colors represent everything from the city’s wild street style to its eclectic cuisine.

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