One look at this facial cleansing oil and we all shook our heads simultaneously. “I’m not gonna try it. You try it….” rang out across the SpaGirl office. So we (generously) passed along our sample to friend and fellow blogger Carrie Wheeler of crackinggood.com. Now we’re kicking ourselves for not being doughty enough to try […]
Don't Fret the Sweat: Products to Keep You Fresh and Funk-Free
Cat’s outta the bag. Girls sweat (gasp!). Here are favs for keeping cool and dry during the season of sweat. There’s no escaping that feeling of sweaty britches in the dead of summer. LUSH Silky Underwear Dusting Powder comes to the rescue with a combo of cornstarch and tiny grains of cocoa butter to keep […]
Spa Daddy: Father's Day Gifts WE Love
We know what you’re thinking. Your dad, husband or brother wouldn’t be caught dead applying under eye cream or getting a pedicure. That’s okay because believe us, most Spa Boys are not created overnight. We’ve found it takes a few mud masks, body scrubs and high-end shampoos to push a regular, down and dirty guy […]
Get a Grip: Diamond Tip Lighted Tweezers from La Cross
Where oh where have these tweezers been all my life? After years of wielding the same rather dull pair of tweezers as a beauty weapon against gnarly brows (the same tweezers used for extracting cactus needles from the spa dog’s paws and various other household emergencies), I finally broke down and got a new pair. […]
Eye and Lip Service: New HiP High Intensity Pigments Collection from LOreal
Some days call for more pink than others. If your taste in makeup colors changes like the weather, the new HiP High Intensity Pigments Color Presso Lip Glosses from L’Oreal Paris are for you. Just press one side for a single shade or both simultaneously to create a subtle blend of both. The first trick […]
Don't Sweat it: Natural Deodorants
While it was just a balmy 95 degrees this past weekend (that’s cool for us desert folks!), the mercury is sneaking its way back up and so are the smells of summer. And we’re not talking about the scents of fresh cut grass or summer blooms. We’re talking sweat. But breaking away from your favorite […]
Beauty Addicts Alert: Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Exclusives are Back!
There’s something so rewarding about scoring that high-end moisturizer, pricey bronzer or designer fragrance at a price much lower than the original. What’s even more satisfying is being among the first to snag a brand new product straight off the delivery truck. Nordstrom’s Anniversary Beauty Exclusives Event gives those of us who diligently shop deals […]
Beauty Buys of the Week: Free Gifts, Value Sets and Sweet Steals!
Here at the SpaGirl office we’re always buzzing about the latest, greatest and best beauty products on the scene. What makes us gush even more? Beauty buys at prices that make us find a way to fit more product into our already packed bathroom drawers. This week, we’ve got our eyes on these stealin’ deals […]
Brights, Blues and Subtle Hues: The Fresh Colors of Summer Makeup
Shimmery purple lids, soft pink lips, gilded cheeks and aqua nails? Oh yes spa girls and beauty mavens, it’s time to trade those dull and broody colors of seasons past for a fresh crop of summer colors. And this season, the makeup trends are brilliant, bright, flirty and teetering on edgy (if you’re bold enough […]
Memorial Day Weekend $49 Spa and Salon Deals
Ready to break out those tank tops, flip-flops and (gasp!) bikinis? To get you in tip-top shape for the hot weather ahead, we’ve rounded up the following seriously sweet spa and salon deals. Glam up for that Memorial day backyard bash or weekend getaway with these exclusive $49 specials, available only from Thursday through Monday, […]
Fatten Up with Max Factor Extreme Lash Plumper
It’s new. It’s super fat. And it’s from a company backed by generations of cosmetic know-how. The new Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper Mascara delivers fatter, thicker lashes with just a few swipes of the brush. Max Factor, as most of you beauty addicts know, was the man credited for coining the term […]
Why Wednesdays Rule: Mid-Week Spa Deals
There’s something about Wednesdays. It’s a day when thoughts of the weekend creep into your psyche while the responsibilities of the week still bear down on your shoulders. I call it the Wednesday wiggle. Apparently, from my quick Wikipedia scan, Wednesday got its name from Woden, which really means Odin, the mythological Norse god of […]
