Auspect: A luxury skincare line that does wonders for aging skin, no Botox required.
The more my skin (ahem) matures, the more I’m willing to spend a little more to step up my skincare game without succumbing to Botox. If you hear me, then definitely take a look at the new-to-the-US luxury skincare line called Auspect. Especially with spring...
Unicorn makeup from my favorite brand? I’ll take that magical dare.
As the saying goes, always be you, unless you can be a unicorn. Then be a unicorn. But, what if you could be you…wearing makeup inspired by the shimmering, colorful magic of unicorns? Yeah, then be that. PopSugar just gave the world an exclusive look at the new...
Web coolness: Beyoncé lips, fab scarves, sex during pregnancy (or not), and the Moonlight acceptance speech we all missed,
Here are some links we’ve been reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too. If you can’t have lips like Beyoncé, how about Beyoncé lips? Follow Jazmina Dial for mindblowing makeup art and tutorials! (Her galaxy lip art video on YouTube is...
A simple skincare regimen for busy moms, and 5 things I learned after sticking to it for 10 days
I’m pretty sure I can’t be the only mom who barely has enough energy to wash her face at night and slap some moisturizer on, since I’m so darn tired I just want to brush my teeth and hit the sack. Yes, the 30 seconds it would take me always...
Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Cleansing System review: Is it really worth the price? An honest look.
As the new year loomed over me, I got an early start on my resolution to rid myself of dry, dead skin, and take better care of my face. I tested out quite a few skincare devices over the course of one month that had been sent to me for review consideration —...
4 amazing beauty wipes you didn’t know could do the job of messier products
There’s no denying to new parents that a bottomless stash of diaper wipes is essential in every way. But what’s awesome is how many beauty wipes are available for adults too, taking the place of messier products you might own to make our busy lives...
16 seriously amazing beauty stocking stuffers, beyond nail polish and hand cream.
If you’ve got a stylish woman in your life, I’ve got some really fantastic ideas for you for beauty stocking stuffers. My checklist: They have to be practical, useful, affordable (well, relatively) and yet still totally fun to receive. Maybe things she...
Transitioning to winter skincare: The only 3 tips you’ll need.
Right now, tons of clients are asking me for the best winter skincare tips, because even if you love the change of seasons, it’s likely that your skin does not. Even those of my clients with generally amazing skin will comment that their skin acts out this time...
5 of our favorite drugstore lip balms that work as well as the pricey stuff
December brings holiday cheer, festive fun, and hella chapped lips. And considering the nearest Ulta is 38 miles from my house, I don’t always have the most posh options for lip care here in the mountains. So I’ve put together some terrific drugstore lip...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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