Why is it so hard to find that perfect foolproof mascara? For me, I need to use it multiple times to make sure it hits all of my requirements: a brush that separates, a smooth (non-clumpy) application, and no flaking on my face. I really don’t like my lashes to look too heavily coated, so sometimes I even scrape… Read More
Every once in a while I come across an influencer that I like so much I want to share them with all my friends (remember Gothamista, Korean beauty expert Renée Chow?). My recent YouTube favorite is Portland-based aesthetician Penny Smith of Penn.Smith.Skincare. Not only does she cover standard concerns (like vitamin C and SPF), but she also tackles the… Read More
Splurge or Save posts are some of my most favorite to research and write for you. I love finding a good deal, whether it’s a handbag, a t-shirt, or a bottle of facial oil. But, occasionally I like to treat myself to a bougie alternative–especially when it’s a reliable classic. So these posts satisfy both of my whims! Ever since… Read More
Credo is one of my favorite sites for clean beauty (see previous posts here and here). They claim to be the “largest, non-toxic clean beauty store on the planet” and I am loving it! Their credo is “to change the way people think about ingredients and products they put on their bodies… and create a safer, more sustainable, more ethical… Read More
Happy Friday followers! Here is another wrap-up of this week’s favorite items, either current blog features or items that I am lusting after. This week I am focussing this post on products that will extend our summer tan, (or the fake glow we have been maintaining). To shop these five items just click on the images below or go… Read More
What is better than a Labor Day sale? Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale which goes on for… 21 days (August 30-September 19). Each day they feature a handful of items on sale for 50% off. Products include makeup, skincare, and haircare from just about every brand they carry. Ulta’s website lets you preview the upcoming sale items for… Read More
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