Most of my November and December blog posts centered around holiday gift-giving for others: from stocking stuffers to over-the-top wishlists. But now that the rush is over, it’s time to relax, recuperate and treat yourself to some retail therapy (and bonus- everything is on sale)! It’s time to pick up Santa’s slack and get the one thing (or 5)… Read More
This post is not so much a gift guide, but rather a list of some gift suggestions for the beauty enthusiast in your life (ok, maybe it is a gift guide, but I can’t help it, I dig makeup). You already know that I love a good bargain and I love to save if I can. However, all those… Read More
Today I begin my Christmas shopping! The Sephora Holiday Sale Event has started and it’s a great time to stock up on gifts before the holiday crunch. Do you have a beauty junkie or skin care addict on your list? Below are the products I love and use (and always recommend), along with some value gift sets I have… Read More
Ruh-roh! Shopbop.com now carries Beauty and I am in trouble! My favorite online destination for designer finds and super sales is now in the clean beauty business too (plus a lot more). Categories include Hair, Bath & Body, Tools & Brushes, Industry faves, and Black-owned businesses. I found a few skincare and makeup products to restock and have highlighted… Read More
Time for another Reader Request post and this is one request that I get asked repeatedly: what mascara should I try? And, for a particular friend who claims to never wear mascara (what?) LH, this is for you. Back in 2020, I published a post with my top ten mascaras, and to this day, these ten are still in… Read More
Each year Allure Magazine editors go deep into their beauty closet to test, sample and rate every bottle, jar, tool, and tube. The end result? A comprehensive list of the year’s most amazing products and brands in every category: Skin Care, Steals, Splurges, and my fave, Clean Beauty. The winners are awarded the coveted red “Best of Beauty” seal that has… Read More
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