Years ago, I owned a bath and body boutique, Bathologie, that was filled with amazing bath and body products. There was a wall in my shop that was covered with soap from floor to ceiling. I can still smell the soaps on that wall! Those soaps were one of my favorite things about my store. …
Hyaluronic acid has received its share of press in the beauty world lately. This ingredient has been popping up in the formulas of many beauty products, particularly skincare, since it is well known for its moisture-binding properties. When Living Proof introduced its Restore Dry Scalp Treatment for relief of dryness, itching, and irritation, I was …
I’ve tried quite a few new products lately for skin, hair, and body, and today I wanted to share a few favorites that I am currently loving. While the change of seasons is coming soon, the weather is still warm where I live, so these products help when the humidity and hot weather wreak havoc …
According to the cosmetics brand Tarte, one Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer is sold every 12 seconds. It’s that popular. I’ll admit it, I drank the Kool-aid. There is something special about Tarte Shape Tape concealer that makes it my go-to for covering those dreaded dark circles and blemishes on a daily basis. It has …
Niacinamide is a skincare ingredient that has been getting a lot of press lately, and mainstream skincare brands are starting to offer niacinamide formulas as stand-alone products in their skincare lines. It’s sometimes even touted as a miracle do-it-all skin savior. So what is this niacinamide and how can it help your skin? What is …
When it comes to drugstore beauty, your options are ever-expanding, so I compiled this group of must-have beauty products that are tried and true. While this list is not inclusive, it covers the basics for a minimalist makeup routine. These staples will help make your daily routine a breeze, and you never know, you just …
Anti-aging skincare is a topic that is close to my heart. I am always entranced by products that you can incorporate into your skincare routine to help your skin look better. Better in my mind means firmer, brighter, smoother, clearer, bouncier, and healthier. Younger-looking skin and fewer wrinkles are just side effects! Anti-aging skincare products …
There’s just something about a pink lip gloss. It’s been my go-to lip color in balms, lipsticks, and glosses for as long as I’ve been wearing makeup. Recently I found six high shine pink lip glosses from the drugstore that range from a pale pink to a deeper pink-purple. When it comes to lip gloss …
I am always searching for a matte full coverage foundation that works for my combination/oily skin, so I thought I would try some budget-friendly full coverage drugstore foundations for oily skin and see how they performed. A few years ago, I may have been able to get away with a tinted moisturizer or BB cream, …
Physicians Formula recently introduced new items to their Rosé skincare collection, and since I’ve always enjoyed Physicians Formula’s skincare products, I thought I would give a few of their Rosé products a try. I purchased the oil-free serum, night cream and two of their newest products: a gel cleanser and eye cream. All of the …