It seems like simply washing your face should be enough, doesn’t it? After all, washing usually… well… gets things clean. But invariably, when I follow my (necessarily gentle) facewash with toner, I see plenty of make-up left behind: residue from foundation , traces of blush and bronzer, streaks of eyeshadow and eyeliner. Yuck.
I like simple [...]

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While I’ve been on quest to find a frizz-free solution, I started noticing something: My dark, vibrant brown hair color is fading fast. It seems the sunny days at the beach are doing me no favors.  So now I’m determined to rev it up, because even though I was under the notion that there’s nothing worse [...]

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Neutrals are nice, but summer is a great time to take a cue from nature and add pops of color to your look.  This season, purples are hot, and surprisingly easy to wear. For daytime, sweep a pale purple, like Anna Sui Eye Accent in Vivid Lavender (above), up to your brow bone and lightly [...]

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As I’ve mentioned before, my hair is frizzy. Not even just curly frizzy, but the big, huge kind, where it swells to epic proportions. My strands are thick, and no amount of serums or frizz fighters can tame it when the humidity sets in. The last week, it’s been bad, so bad that I’m on the verge  [...]

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I spent years on a quest for the right eye cream, and finally–Finally!–I’ve found a few that have earned their mettle. Here are three options at three different price points, and not only have these been road-tested by picky beauty editors, they’ve been road-tested by me (or someone close to me!).
$$$: Freeze 24/7 Eyecing Fatigue [...]

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With record heat on the East Coast–we’ve hit the hundred mark today–you’ve got two options: either hang inside with central air  or loll by a cool body of water. If you’re choosing the latter, then prep yourself–the UV index is catastrophic and without protection, your skin could suffer from some serious damage which could lead to [...]

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I love a good bronzer. It’s the perfect summer makeup because it gives you a healthy glow, and can really just be your only makeup all season long. What better look, then coming off the beach with a freshly, tinted (read:fake) face and a smattering of gloss–you can even use Vaseline–on your lips and over your eyelids? [...]

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It’s rare when you suddenly find that a great brand has slashed his prices, but that’s exactly what happened with Hard Company. Years ago, the make-up brand was sold in Sephora and specialty stores, but last year, it brokered an exclusive deal with Walmart, the ultimate budget retailer, and… well… they rolled back prices. Now, [...]

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I’m all for anything that will make my morning routine faster, easier and more pleasant, and Spongeables seem to fit the bill on all counts. In tons of fragrances and formulations, these sponges have the shower gel built right in, and they cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize in a single step. They’re packed with olive oil, [...]

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I’m a bit of a broken record when it comes to sunscreen. Skin damage is cumulative, and it starts from the time we’re kids. Problem is, it’s hard to get the wee ones to sit sit still for sunscreen application. Shady Day is a Mom-owned, Mom-focused company that came up with all sorts of creative [...]

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