To shop or not shop during this isolation period is certainly a hot topic.  While there are compelling arguments for both sides of this debate, we’re in favor of supporting businesses we love (from home!!!) if you’re in a place financially to do...

It may be harder than ever to find the motivation to exercise these days, but even moving for a few minutes will provide you with some much needed endorphins during this challenging time.  To quote the astute Elle Woods: “Exercise gives you...

Most of us are spending a lot more time inside these days, and if you?re not – you should be! While housebound or limiting exposure to others, beauty treatments such as facials don?t have to fall by the wayside.  While it is certainly hard to...

Despite being a total skincare junkie, I confess that I often don?t give too much thought to how I?m cleansing my face.  My primary concern is to remove sunscreen and makeup, so a simple cleansing oil followed by whatever gel cleanser I found in my...

Unless you?ve been living under a rock, you undoubtedly have seen CBD everywhere recently.  From sparkling elixirs to gummies to dog treats (…really), product after product keeps hitting the market touting the benefits of this supposed superhero...

It’s summer — which means sunscreen is in high demand. But, obviously you wear SPF year round because you know how detrimental UV rays can be for your skin…(duh). This post isn’t going to be to reiterate the reasons why you need to use...

Let me just start by saying that I?m never happy with my haircut. I?m more-or-less a hair-cutting snob. I like to micromanage the cut (I?m even worse with color ? eek). Not too short, not too layered, not layered enough, the face fringe isn?t...

Have you ever thought your beauty routine was so lengthy and exhaustive that there couldn?t possibly be room for another step" But, inevitably, you then encounter a new product that you can?t imagine living without. The struggle is real, and that...

I’ve been a fan of Peach & Lily products since receiving a facial from founder Alicia Yoon (and learning about the anti-aging benefits of face yoga!). Each product from her line that I try is better than the next. I’m obsessed with the Essence...

Dry lips, who dis" Everyone in winter. With a myriad of products on the market that promise to save and hydrate our precious pout, we decided to ask the OG lip expert, Sara Happ, creator of the original lip scrub and other vital products for all of...

As much as I hate to admit it, even with my plethora of products and access to doctors and treatments, I still struggle with breakouts — big time. I know I’m not alone, and there are definitely bigger issues in life than zits, but that doesn’t...

Personal feeling aside, Valentine?s Day is almost here. While it’s certainly possible to ignore it if you?re in the anti-Hallmark holiday camp, we say that if you can?t beat ?em, join ?em. Whether you?re spending the fabricated (and we get it,...

This isn’t a new product, but it’s certainly a must-have. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer is my current go-to for any and all concealing needs. From under-eye circles to zits, discoloration to lackluster tone, this concealer covers it all without...

Plump me up, please! And hold the needles. If you want larger lips but you don’t want  to have to go under the knife (or needle) to get them, then follow these five makeup artist tips for larger lips. Plump that pucker au naturel (with a little...

From primers to moisturizers, it seems that every other product promises some sort of illuminating effect. Yes, we all want that coveted glow, the one that looks as though a halo is blasting its ethereal shine onto our faces, but which products...

Anti-aging and brightening are synonymous with a healthy complexion, and Thank You Farmer’s new(ish) range, Miracle Age Repair, delivers all that your complexion craves. With four innovative products – a toner, emulsion, serum, and eye cream –...

Ask anybody and they’ll tell you that I have product A.D.D. (and O.C.D.). I love trying new things, new ingredients, new formulations, much to the dismay of my complexion. K-beauty’s breakout product, the essence, has been around for ages. I...

It’s 2019, and one of my New Year’s intentions (note I’m not calling it a resolution) is to be kind to my face. Yes, I still break out.  Yes, my skin is incredibly dry this winter. Yes, it’s annoying. But I’m not going to take it out on my...

“I?ve loved beauty from a young age and used to have dress up parties in the early nineties for every birthday! My mom wasn?t good with hair, so when I was young I started doing my and my sister’s hair for special occasions. She was a tomboy and...

Sometimes, the simplest things are actually the most difficult. For example: our daily skincare routine. Are we even doing it correctly" In what order do we apply serums and creams" Or, do we wash our face with hot or cold water" So many...

Another day, another serum. But this isn’t just any old serum: it’s, quite literally, the perfect serum for acne-prone skin. I’ve been using it for over a month and, not only has it not made me break out, it has actually cleared up my existing...

Dry brushing seems to be the latest health craze (just take a look on your Instagram feed). While the technique has been around for centuries (it’s the oldest body care trick in the book — quite literally!), its recent resurgence can be...

Considering the amount of havoc we wreak on our hair on a daily basis, we probably only give it a fraction of the TLC it deserves. From highlighting and blow drying to straightening and ponytails – we put our mane through some serious abuse. Not...

Twelve eye shadows, three color schemes, three finishes — that’s what the Becca Volcano Goddess Eyeshadow Palette offers — and I’m loving it. So, I’m a b it disappointed to see that the palette received so many negative reviews on Sephora....

So much of our anti-aging efforts are focused on fine lines and wrinkles, when in reality, loss of elasticity and sagging skin is just as troublesome. A high ponytail like is a foolproof way to make your visage look taught and lifted.But it’s not...