The holiday season is kicking into high gear and the one thing we’ll see a lot less of is sleep. (But what we lack in sleep will surely be made up for in seasonal cocktails!) Bausch + Lomb has come to your eye rescue with their Thera Pearl Eye Mask ($10). Frozen or warm, it aids in making your eyes look as if you’ve slept for days.
Read MoreIt makes sense how the fashion and beauty industry constantly collide so it was no surprise to hear about the genius partnership of fashion designer Zac Posen and MAC. With a personally designed collection of eye, lip, cheek and brush products, we simply can’t wait until the launch of these beauties.
Read More#Multitasking is a huge trend right now when it comes to skincare so let’s talk about LALICIOUS’ latest product, The Oil ($28). “How is it a multi-functional oil?” you may ask…you can use it on your hair and scalp before washing, it moisturizes the body, you can use it as shaving oil, and on top of everything else, it helps to prevent stretch marks!
Read MoreShe is 100% diva, and now Mariah Carey has joined creative forces with MAC Cosmetics for this holiday season. In homage to her iconic seasonal single, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” MAC is launching an exclusive, limited edition champagne shimmer frost lipstick named, as you would expect - “All I Want.” Carey explains how this is just the beginning of what we can expect from her future collaborations with MAC. “The champagne frosted 'All I Want' shade is elegant, sophisticated and glamorous. My M·A·C Beauty Icon collection will be launching in 2016 and is certain to not disappoint,” she says.
Read MoreYou know those evenings before going to bed when you’re just too dang tired to take off your makeup? Yea, I’m guilty of it, but I know that a mere baby wipe won’t always do the trick in really cleaning my face of dirt and a makeup. With all the options on the market, I wanted to check out what kind of natural wipes were out there, and I ran across the brand Ursa Major. Their Essential Face Wipes ($24 for a box of 20) are bamboo wipes made from a 4-in-1 face tonic formula that cleanses, exfoliates, heals and hydrates. The smell is hypnotic, as if you just stepped out of a spa in the woods, and is comprised of orange, fir and lavender. These wipes are perfect for traveling, too, as they’re individually wrapped so you can whip one out just before a red-eye. And if you totally fall in love with these wipes, you’ll be jumping for joy that they also offer a full skincare line for men and women.
Read MoreImagine being able to finally diminish dark spots, redness and a dull complexion simply by using a serum. That’s right! Clarins has done it again with their newest product, Mission Perfection Serum ($72), which works to correct skin’s problems like hyperpigmentation without altering your natural skin tone. This formula is packed with Acerola extract, gingko biloba and tamarind fruit acids. All of these ingredients work to help fade dark spots, make skin more radiant and get rid of cells containing melanin. This emulsion is gentle, yet effective enough for all skin types, all ages and all ethnicities.
Read MoreThe name alone exudes a sexy sensuality and Kilian’s new fall fragrance, Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi ($285), encompasses all of what you’d imagine in the name. With a musky floral scent, this perfume is designed for wearing out before an evening out on the town as the theme is night and was “designed to prolong love’s magic in the small hours”. With hints of white flowers such as Ylang Ylang and Tuberose mixed in with Vanilla and Cedarwood and Bulgarian Rose, Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi will become your favorite fragrance to wear this upcoming season. And, you can take it anywhere with you with their sleek Travel Set ($185) which dons a cool, dark snake-like texture making you the envy of all your friends.
Read MoreThey’re back!! We’re talking about Benefit Cosmetic’s They’re Real! collection of mascaras ($24) and push-up liners ($24). Their latest collection now comes in super fun colors such as blue and brown for the mascaras and brown, blue, purple and green for the push-up liners.
Read MoreFor all you Star Wars fans out there, Cover Girl has made your dreams come true with their latest collaboration in honor of the upcoming release of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (film opens on Dec. 18th). This limited edition collection grabs its inspiration from the film by featuring iconic characters and a key theme of light and dark which are represented in the products.
Read MoreIt’s still summertime and it’s time to get nude! And by nude… we’re talking about your nails. Going neutral this summer is big this year, as opposed to the poppy, vibrant colors that we related to the warm season in the past. We’ve highlighted our favorite three collections of neutral nudes to meet any budget.
Read MoreWe can’t forget that we’re still in the dog days of summer, and you’re more than likely to step out into the rays without sunscreen. Even on a day that you might not think you’re going to be exposed to the sun for very long, it’s still important to protect the skin from harsh UV rays. Supergoop! has come out with a product called the Forever Young Body Butter with Sea Buckthorn ($34) and it contains an SPF 40. Now, you might be thinking that it’s just a glamorous sunscreen lotion and in theory, it is, but when you apply this body cream to your skin, you immediately forget that it contains everything you need to condition, nourish and protect your skin from the outside elements. It contains Sea Buckthorn, which is rich in omega-7 fatty acids and is a great anti-aging component. It also helps reduce the appearance of age spots and you’ll love the essences of eucalyptus, clove and vanilla.
Read MoreSure, you think about it. But how often do you it? We’re talking about cleaning your makeup brushes. Ideally you should clean your brushes after every use but who has time for it? We sure don’t, but to make life a little easier, we tested out a few different cleansers from solid soaps to brush sprays and here’s what we came up with.
Read MoreLiving 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.
Read MoreWant 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.
Read MoreThe 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).
Read MoreCleansing 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read More’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.
Read MoreThat’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.
Read MoreIf 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.
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