Photo courtesy of rustans-thebeautysource.com Everyone knows about my new love affair with Mario Badescu skincare. I have turned my friends onto the line, and have even made a convert of my sister (who is not an easy sell). The one question I always get when I start raving about the line is “where can I find it?”….my […]
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Photo courtesy of sephora.com It is a little known fact that one of my first makeup jobs was at an Estée Lauder makeup counter. I was 19 years old, going to college and eager to have a job that allowed me to play with makeup all day. Little did I know the job I […]
Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap
Photo courtesy of drbronner.com For some reason I am always on the lookout for new body washes, or any type of product that will turn my shower into a mini spa. Taking a shower is my time to forget about the day, refresh and relax. I tend to favor body washes, since you receive the antibacterial benefits […]
Bare Essentials SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen
The 4th of July weekend was all about outdoor barbecues and lounging outside with friends. So, what better reason to try out some new sunscreen! During the hot summer months sunscreen is imperative. I have a few great sunscreens that I typically depend on, but I have been itching to experiment with the new sunscreen powders […]
Here Comes the Bride by Philosophy
Photo courtesy of leiscosmetics.com I am going to one of my dearest and oldest friend Stephanie’s wedding today! So, in honor of the beautiful bride, I thought I would do a quick post on a great wedding gift idea. Philosophy is always the brand I turn to when I want something cute, and endearing. They […]
Mario Badescu Vitamin E Body Lotion
Image: MarioBadescu.com I am usually a stickler when it comes to body lotion. I have extremely dry skin, but I have absolutely no patience for lotions that take forever to absorb. There is nothing worse that trying to put on your clothes when you have a thick cream all over your body. It makes me feel like a […]
The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ
I am not usually a fan of lip scrubs. I know they are a necessary addition to your lip care routine, but most of the time they just irritate my lips and leave a sticky film. Not a fan! Well, I have been converted, and I am now an official lip scrub loving junkie. It is all thanks […]