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We tried The Earthling Co.’s bar shampoo. Here’s what we thought. | Damn you, Facebook Ads series

Last year I tried Hairstory’s New Wash Shampoo after seeing some Facebook ads for it, and whoa, our review really resonated with our readers! So when I saw ads for The Earthling Co.‘s bar shampoo, I knew I wanted to buy it and give it a try too. The...

Why this is the best soap our resident beauty product junkie has ever tried

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics

You know how so many honey beauty products smell like one of the bees was turning 21, so the whole hive went out to celebrate, but they could only afford cheap pollen, and as a result they got completely blitzed on cheap pollen and bootleg nectar, then they made their...

This bath bomb shoots rainbows into your tub and OMG

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics, Kids

When our beauty contributor Ibi shared this rainbow bath bomb with me, well I just pretty well near bought 10 of them right then and there. I have a daughter who is obsessed with bath bombs and I can’t even imagine what her reaction would be if I told her to...

Something that will actually get our kids excited to take a shower? Yes, please!

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Let’s talk about our kids’ hygiene for a second, mmkay? Because all four of my kids still prefer baths over showers, and it’s kind of driving me crazy; four long consecutive children’s bubble baths are simply not practical every night. So when...

7 POC-owned beauty brands that I already love, or am falling in love with right now.

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Style + Beauty

As a woman of color, I love POC-owned beauty brands. In my experience, it means the color in the bottle is the same color that will appear on your face; you don’t have to worry about opacity or color saturation; and you’re practically guaranteed that...

12 creative Valentine’s gifts all supporting indie shops

by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day

We can’t believe it’s Valentine’s Day gift time already! And our readers know that we always have an extra big heart (ha) when it comes to sharing handmade gifts from makers, or gifts that support indie shops and businesses. With that in mind, we...

5 Black beauty secrets I learned from my own gorgeous mother…who I thought was Diana Ross.

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics

When I was little, I just knew my mom was one of The Supremes. Actually, she wasn’t just one of them, she actually was THE Supreme, Miss Diana Ross. I figured this out using my excellent 5-year-old powers of deduction, of course. My mom’s name is similar to Diana Ross...

I found the best bath bombs in a kind of random way.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

My girls are totally infatuated with bath bombs, ever since my middle schooler joined a Harry Potter Potions after-school science club (so cool, right?) and made her own handmade bath bomb. So when I started combing our neighborhood looking for one for a gift, well...

Oh, please please tell us they’ll come out with one for adults.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Fashion

Since unicorns show no sign of going away — nor would we want them to — I couldn’t wait to share the most adorable baby gift ever: The soft, cuddly new unicorn hooded bath towel from Pottery Barn Kids. I saw it at a recent press event for all the new...

Damn you, Facebook ads: An honest review of Function of Beauty custom shampoo and conditioner

by Cool Mom Staff | Beauty + Cosmetics

We’re so glad you’ve all been loving our Damn You, Facebook Ads article series, in which we purchase products from those ads we see over and over, then test them out just for you. Today, we’ve got the honest scoop on Function of Beauty custom...

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