June 30, 2020

The Best Ways To Clean Your Hands From Your Fave Beauty Brands

June 30, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

The importance of cleaning your hands these days is still super vital as we work to fight the spread of COVID-19. While some of us need an instant anti-bacterial cleansing moment a la hand sanitizers, others of us at home opt for good ol’ hand soap to get the job done (for 20 seconds, of course!). We put together a list of our top hand cleansing choices that kill those nasty bacterial germs while leaving hands hydrated and supple.

June 24, 2020

This Two-Minute Multi-Tasking Mask Is All You'll Need While in Quarantine

June 24, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Maybe it feels like we have too much time on our hands but for the most part, we still want what we want - in an instant, which is why this face mask is perfect while staying indoors. This Juice Beauty Prebiotix Instant Flash Facial ($52) is a surprisingly airy cleansing mask that works to do 3 things - it hydrates, exfoliates, and cleanses, all in one.

June 18, 2020

These Father's Day Gifts Are So Good That You Might Buy One or All of Them for Yourself

June 18, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and whether it’s a new dad or an old dad, we’ve put together a beauty and self-care list that’s bound to make even yourself a little envious. From cologne and under-eye cream to a memory foam seat cushion for that work-from-home dad, this list will put a smile on ol’ Pop’s face and don’t be surprised if you find yourself “borrowing” one or two of these products from dad.

June 15, 2020

How to Create DIY Water Marble Nails with Orosa Beauty and Blogger Gabby Morris

June 15, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

While most of our fave nail salons are still closed right now causing us to crave our ritualistic “me time”, we’re now learning to find creative ways of doing our nails at home and to help ease our boredom. While we love some DIY action, we found a super cute and fun DIY water marble design that you can do right at home using Orosa Beauty nail polish and a little help from Blogger Gabby Morris aka (@gabbysnailart).

May 27, 2020

Why THALIA X Motives Cosmetics Collabs Are Exactly What You Need Right Now

May 27, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

As we sit here, mostly still staying at home with our Zoom calls and maybe more of a natural look these days, we wanted to bring a pop of color into your life in the form of a collaboration with the Queen of Latin Pop, THALIA and Motives Cosmetics. We thought we’d give you a sneak peek into the limited-edition THALIA X Motives Viva Eye & Cheek Palette ($45) and the THALIA X Motives Liquid Lipstick in Red Velvet ($20).

April 30, 2020

Find out How This Hand Sanitizer Is Giving Back to the Community

April 30, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We are living in a pandemic where one of the very most important things stressed is to wash your hands for 20 seconds. And while we’re ordered to stay at home in most parts of the country, we still need to get out of the house every now and then for our own sanity. Now, you can’t haul a sink with you everywhere you go, but you can do the next best thing which is to carry around a handy travel-sized Hand Sanitizer Spray.

February 25, 2020

Why You Need Borghese's New Skincare Line Energia

February 25, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We know it’s important to take our vitamins internally on the daily but also don’t forget that your skin needs that extra oomph from vitamins and antioxidants which is why Borghese’s new ENERGIA skincare line is all you need for daytime and evening wear.

February 12, 2020

The Valentine's Day Gift List That You'll Thank Us for Later

February 12, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Valentine’s Day is always a great excuse to give a gift to a loved one or to send a subtle hint of what’s on your beauty wish list. We’ve put together a handful of our faves which range from a reusable makeup remover mitt, vegan nail polish to the shiniest lipstick - perfect for date night or a Galentine’s soiree.

January 20, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About This Vegan Drugstore Line

January 20, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, because yes, your favorite drugstore brand Covergirl has launched a brand new vegan line called Clean Fresh. Here’s everything you need to know as you prepare for your beauty shopping spree. Let’s start with what this line does not have in its formulas and those are the following: talc, parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates. With four types of products in this line, your skin will be hydrated and glowing without those unnecessary additives.

December 23, 2019

The Perfect Gifts for the Traveler On Your List

December 23, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Long flights, crowded airports, and jet lag can take a beating on your skin, face and body. For the friend on your list with the travel bug (or for yourself, TBH), these mini-sized travel kits are the perfect gift to cover all the basics for skin hydration, detoxing, and amping up your holiday look.

December 18, 2019

The Beauty Gift Guide for the Man on Your List

December 18, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’ve made your list and checked it twice, and still flummoxed over what to get that special man on your list, we’re here to help. Just think of us as one of Santa’s elves but with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed locks. From luxe cologne to hair growth vitamins, these gifts will cover all the bases for even the most particular man on your list this year.

December 13, 2019

The Top Beauty Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

December 13, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Looking at the calendar and starting to panic? Don’t fret as we’ve put together our top beauty choices of gifts for anyone on your list. From advent calendars to eyeshadow palettes, we’ve covered all the bases for the best drugstore buys to luxurious gift sets catered to pampering your loved ones and give them that extra glow from head to toe for the holidays.

October 14, 2019

Why the Kooples X Clarins Collaboration Is for Everyone

October 14, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When French fashion meets a French beauty brand, they create the ultimate rocker chic collaboration. Meet The Kooples x Clarins Lip Comfort Oils limited edition collection which launches on October 15th at Clarins counters at Bloomingdales department stores and The Kooples boutiques.

September 27, 2019

How to DIY All the Coolest Nails from NYFW SS20

September 27, 2019/ Halle Butler

While you might not be able to get the clothes from the runway this season, you can definitely wear the nails. Better yet, you can do them at home! Here are some simple tips to achieve the trendiest nail art without any expert tools or trips to the salon!

July 19, 2019

This Plastic-Free Brand Is Changing the Way You Cleanse Your Hair

July 19, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

By 2050, oceans will contain more plastic than fish. This prediction alone was so alarming to the creators of Hibar, that it inspired them to take action to help eliminate the single use of plastic in the bathroom. Thus, Hibar was born. This clever shampoo and conditioner line does it’s part in being eco-friendly by helping to get rid of plastic via offering recyclable and compostable exterior packaging. While using a bar for your hair may seem foreign to many, it’s actually quite simple to use as each bar is shaped like a teardrop with an angled tip to make application of the product easy while in the shower. Founder Nora Schaper explains the inspiration behind the shape of the bar, “We spent a lot of time getting the shape right. We wanted it to be iconic, unmistakable, beautiful. We also wanted it to feel nice in the hand - the curves feel luxurious. And the top is bevelled so it feels gentle on your hair and scalp.”

June 19, 2019

Find Out Why This French Hand Sanitizer Is Quickly Taking Over The U.S.

June 19, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Did you ever think it was possible to actually clean your hands with beets instead of staining them? Then you need to get more acquainted with the french beauty brand, Merci Handy, which just launched in the U.S. This fun rainbow colored insta-worthy collection of hand sanitizing gels and hand creams are vegan, cruelty-free and made of a formula that is 98% natural, where the alcohol is derived from beets. With a vibrantly hued array of hand cleansing gels and hand creams, you can choose from frolicsome scents and colors such as: Flower Power, Hello Sunshine, Unicorn Edition, Namaste, Cross the Lime and Mystic Fruits.

June 14, 2019

World-renowned Pelvic Specialists on their New Book 'Beating Endo'

June 14, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

One of the most devastating and common diseases amongst women is Endometriosis or “Endo” which affects 1 in 10 women. Simply stated that’s approximately 176 million people on the planet and often times, as women, we get misinformation or are told one thing by one doctor, and something else by another medical professional. The frustration of sifting through all of this information has become simplified with the help of Pelvic Pain Specialists Dr. Iris Orbuch and Dr. Amy Stein. These world-renowned experts have written a book titled BEATING ENDO: How To Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis which offers a whole-mind/whole-body approach to understanding painful periods, recovery from pelvic pain spanning head-to-toe, endometriosis and pretty much anything else you might have questions about pertaining to Endo. And right now until June 25th, you can get 20% off your pre-sale purchase plus free shipping (use promo code: BEAT ENDO) at HarperCollins.com. As a teaser, below we’ve put together a list of myths and facts on Endometriosis from Dr. Orbuch and Dr. Stein which might just surprise you.

June 12, 2019

13 Beauty Gifts To Give Dad on Father's Day

June 12, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of gift best suits ol’ Pops. Whether he’s a skincare guru, scent enthusiast, or pretty clueless on a beauty routine, we’ve put together our top 13 beauty products that will cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate, massage, you name it - all designed to help Dad feel like a new man.

June 11, 2019

Wash Your Face With This Brand and Support Pride At The Same Time

June 11, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

In honor of Pride month, the beauty brand Youth To The People has created a very special limited-edition Superfood Cleanser Pride Edition ($36). The rainbow-themed packaging represents solidarity with the LGBTQ community plus 100% of the sales (up to $50k) goes to GLSEN, an education organization which works to create safe and bully-free environments for LGBTQ students in grades K-12.

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