Some people are drawn to sparkly stuff. Or stuff with flowers. Or with skulls and crossbones. Me? I’m drawn to anything pink. Just one peek in my closet tells the story. So when I came upon the Barbie-pink bottles of the L’Oreal Paris Vive Pro Nutri Gloss line in my local grocery store, I had […]
Budget Beauty
Product Review: Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Mist from LOreal
In the ongoing search for the perfect home bronzer, I gave the new Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist from L’Oreal Paris a whirl. Granted, my first experience with a home tanning mist did not go well and I was initially hesitant to give it a try. The $20 bottle of airbrush tanner that I […]
St Ives Elements Part 2: Protective Cleanser with SPF
Sun protection is serious business, especially now that summer has officially kicked into high gear. And just in time, St. Ives has introduced a revolutionary new all-in-one cleanser and sunscreen product as part of their Elements facial line. The St. Ives Protective Cleanser contains an SPF 10 sunscreen that by some miracle of modern science […]
St Ives Elements Part 1: The Micro Scrub
I’ve rarely met a scrub that I didn’t like. Nothing feels as good as massaging my tired mug with an invigorating facial scrub. And the new St. Ives Elements Microdermabrasion Scrub is no exception. In fact … loved it. After a long day of running around in a full face of makeup, I cracked open […]
Brazilian Beach Babe Skin from Calgon
We’ve found ourselves feeling a bit landlocked lately and craving a beach getaway. But that’s not happening anytime soon and luckily, we stumbled upon a new beauty line in our local Target that will at least tied us over until we’re hanging oceanside with a piña colada. Calgon’s new Brazilian Beauty collection is perfect for […]
Pretty Cheap: A New Crop of Affordable Finds for Bath and Bod
The writing is on the wall: The American economy is teetering on the edge of a recession. But does that mean we have to scrimp on our beauty habits? Heavens no! Save a pretty penny by cutting back on pricey department store beauty products with a trip to your local super store. Mass market retailers […]
