by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics
I’ve been recommending Aloisia Beauty’s Korean-inspired clean beauty products since they first launched. (Like, here for example!) The brand was co-created by a longtime colleague and to be honest, I’ve been so impressed by every product I’ve...
by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics
Ready for a new shampoo that not only keeps your hair gorgeous but cuts back on all that bottle waste? Thanks to Liz’s recommendation that I try out Green Ablutions Moroccan Argan Oil bar shampoo to see how it works, I think I’ve finally found my new...
by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics
Since the pandemic started last year (LOLSOB), I’ve been trying to give myself manicures, which goes pretty well until I get to the part where I can’t do anything for a few hours while I wait for my nails to dry. That was until I decided to give Expressie,...
by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Style + Beauty, Tips + Tricks
If you’re like me, you’re currently on your whatever month (because who is counting at this point) of The Great Confinement. It’s not over yet! So I’m sharing my ways to stay fabulous…while staying home and staying safe. If you read between the lines,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics
I’ve myself spending a lot of time lately searching for terms like the best mascara for short lashes, the best mascara for thin lashes, the best mascara for volume…you get the deal. Partly it has to do with hitting the other side of 40 (and beyond). Partly...
by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics
During the Covid pandemic, we’ve seen people do some wild things to get their nails done. There have been the women doing manicures through the mail slots in their front doors. There’s the mobile manicure truck that’s cruising around New York. And,...
by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics
I’ve seen “bakuchiol” explode in my Pinterest searches over the past few months, with #retinolalternative trending everywhere. Bakuchiol, an all-natural option to Retinol, is supposed to work just as well on wrinkles and aging skin (ahem), without...
by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics
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. bar shampoo, I knew I wanted to buy it and give it a try too. Note: The...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors Best of the Year
We’re so thrilled to be entering our 14th year publishing Cool Mom Picks. We know! We can’t believe it either. Every year, we share our top 10 most visited posts on Cool Mom Picks. While our gift guides are often quite popular, these represent posts from...
by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics
I love trying out beauty products. So when I had a chance to try three of Zenmed’s natural skincare products that seem to have a cult-y following with beauty editors, influencers, and regular folks, I thought sure, why not! They’re known for being 100%...
