Does anyone really ever listen to their doctor’s advice? I mean honestly, an apple a day? That’s just boring. But when skincare innovator Dr. Howard Murad speaks, people listen. In fact, funny story. I recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Murad for an article in LiveSpa Magazine. I told myself before I dialed his […]
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Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Exclusives Launch Today!
For us beauty product snobs, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Beauty Exclusives event is our official Christmas in July! This year, more than 100 beauty brands are participating including faves like MAC, Chanel, Juicy Couture, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Bobbi Brown and Philosophy. The sale begins today, July 15, and goes through […]
Band-Aids for Girly Girls: Boo-Boo Cover-Up
Cool product alert! We recently came across Boo-Boo Cover-Up during one of our intensive searches for the coolest new beauty products to hit the shelves. When we found Boo-Boo Cover-Up, we immediately loved the idea. The product promises to “conceal while you heal” and it’s loaded with ingredients to help all sorts of skin ailments, […]
Hydration Ovation: Ojon Damage Reverse Haircare Duo
It takes a lot these days to get me jumping up and down about a new shampoo and conditioner. I don’t know if you noticed but there’s a tangled jungle out there of haircare products. So when something comes along that rocks my socks off, I feel compelled to share. Now that I’ve got your […]
Make a Splash with Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Liner
Ladies, eyeliner smears and smudges are a thing of the past! Make Up For Ever Professional offers the ultimate waterproof solution, perfect for a summer schedule full of pool dips, lake trips and water parks. The aptly named Aqua Eyes is a waterproof eyeliner pencil that comes in a rainbow of highly pigmented colors. The […]
Go Forth and Exfoliate with Tree Hut Sugar Scrub
My new obsession is sugar scrubs and I have Tree Hut to thank for that. If you haven’t been exfoliating, it’s life changing and you must stop whatever you’re doing and go exfoliate immediately. Exfoliating has tons of benefits — it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (any woman’s arch-nemesis) unclogs pores, improves […]
New Summer Scents from CLEAN Perfume
I’ve been struggling for some time now to find my signature scent. As I experimented with body sprays, perfumes and combinations of both, it seemed all my friends had found their perfect fragrance right off the bat. No matter what new fragrance I came across, I still couldn’t find one that was perfect for me. […]
Killer Tan on Demand: Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner
I don’t know about you, but I feel a billion times more beautiful when I am tan. I’m not sure if it’s my skin tone or hair color, but I definitely can’t rock the pasty sultry look like Twilight beauty Kristin Stewart. I also have a mega-fear of skin cancer (and you should too!) so […]
Big Girls Don't Cry (unless armed with waterproof makeup of course)
Waterproof Makeup Picks from Sephora. Lately it feels like we’ve been darting from one air-conditioned zone to the next. It’s not that we’re afraid of a little heat. It’s more the fear that our makeup will melt down our faces à la Sissy Spacek in the horror flick Carrie. We don’t want to scare any […]
Lock, Stock and Smoking Volume: Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse
While I fluctuate between wanting sleek, stick-straight hair and full-blown volume, my styling options are limited because my naturally wavy hair is also naturally limp at the roots. Thank goodness for little miracles like Living Proof’s Full Thickening Mousse. Hasta la vista, limp locks! The name is self-explanatory – it’s a super light mousse that […]
Summer Beauty Forcast: Juicy Lips, Bold Shadows and Sunny Skies
Summer’s scorching temps may be well on their way but that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice style. Summer 2011 beauty trends are hot-weather friendly — like our new fave, the hair-off-the-neck ballerina bun. So don’t sweat it, with these bright and bubbly trends of summer, you’ll shine like never before. Graphic Nails This summer, […]
Fat Busters: New Treatments for Cellulite
Lumpy, bumpy skin marring your otherwise fit and fabulous physique? Join the club. Estimates are that 85% of women – even the most in-shape – battle cellulite. Read on for the latest treatment and products leading the charge against cellulite. Watch the segment on ABC15’s Sonoran Living! Slimming Spa Treatments Bioslimming Wrap at The Beach […]
