With Earth Day right around the corner, I figured it was a good time to round up my favorite green beauty products. As AZ Spa Girls’ resident Green Goddess (okay, I gave that name to myself but they agree that it suites me), it’s my personal duty to inform of you of the latest trends […]
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Vapour Organic Beauty: All-Natural Makeup that Works
As many of you have figured out, I am all about organic beauty trends. I like to know that the products I am using are as natural as possible. One thing I’ve had a difficult time finding is organic makeup that is worth the money. Thankfully, the brilliant minds behind Vapour Organic Beauty have stepped […]
Perfectly Groomed: Per-fekt Beauty Brow Perfection Gel
If you’ve been lax on the waxing sessions, groom your bushy brows with Per-fekt Beauty Brow Perfection Gel. The multitasking gel offers an alternative to traditional brow pencils, powders, sealants, and waxes. The Per-fekt mousse-like formula — enriched with antioxidants, honey suckle and sage extract — glides on effortlessly to condition, tint, and tame busy […]
Mineral Hygienics Glow Illuminizer: Skin a Glo-Glo
Mineral Hygienics is the new kid on the mineral makeup block, selling loose powder formulated from crushed minerals. The makeup contains no fillers, harsh dyes or man-made fragrances. If you're a fan of mineral makeup, you'll probably be a fan of Mineral Hygienics. But this review is going to focus on what I found to […]
Product Review: Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara
Beauty products can be a very controversial topic. More times than not, one person’s must-have can get not-so-pretty reviews from someone else. In our Spa Girl circle, we run into the battle of the beauty products all the time but one product that recently got a unanimous seal of approval is Hourglass Superficial Lash Mascara. […]
Lash Rehab: Lashem Measurable Difference LashGel
I’m a mascara fanatic. At any moment in time, I have at least two tubes in my purse, one floating around in my office drawer and as for my bathroom vanity … well, I don’t have time to count them right now. But while I love testing out the latest mascara to hit the shelves, […]
Beauty Must-haves from Phoenix Reporter Andrea Robinson
Andrea Robinson is the traffic reporter and co-anchor on Fox-10 Arizona Morning. How does she stay looking so fresh every day? Moisturizer and lots of sleep! Oh, and she never goes to bed without washing her face. Read on to see what else Andrea Robinson keeps in her beauty arsenal. So, what’s in your beauty […]
Vaseline Beauty Secrets
My friends think I’m weird. For many reasons, but the one we’ll discuss today is my obsession with using Vaseline Petroleum Jelly as part of my beauty routine. Since the day I started wearing mascara, I’ve kept some on-hand as a quick and trusty eye makeup remover. Long before that, I was using it as […]
Votre Vu: Tina Fey's Golden Glow Secret
What’s the secret to Funny lady Tina Fey’s luminous complexion? According to our insider sources, it all starts with a touch of French flair. Celebrity Makeup Artist Gita Bass created Tina Fey’s stunning look for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards using Votre Vu makeup and skincare. “We were inspired by Tina’s Oscar de la Renta […]
Murad Skin Perfecting Primer: My (Not So) Secret Beauty Weapon
Recently, I’ve added a new product to my beauty arsenal: the Murad Skin Perfecting Primer in a matte finish. This handy little tool packs a powerful punch in its 1-ounce bottle! The thing I love most about the primer is that I can use it on a day when I am suffering from makeup laziness. […]
My Skincare Secret Weapons
People often ask me how I manage to try out all the wonderful skincare products that I’m privy to as a beauty writer without my skin freaking out. Trust me, my skin has its tantrums and it’s a rare day when I don’t have a blemish or two (or four). But like most gals, I […]
Top Beauty Picks from Phoenix News Anchor Carey Peña
The people have spoken. Carey Peña, co-anchor for 3TV News at 10 p.m., is the most fashionable news anchor in Phoenix. But this beauty’s got brains, too! She’s covered almost every breaking news story of the past 10 years, from local and national elections to the latest on-the-ground news in Iraq. So what keeps this […]