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5 random cool things I’m loving this week: Women-owned small business edition

5 random cool things I’m loving this week: Women-owned small business edition

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Living

We first started this site with the mission of discovering cool things — particularly from small businesses and women-run companies — and share them with you all. While we’ve become popular for our gift guides to suit every budget, our tech tips, our...
Theraderm Cool Skin: A must-have for sunburn season (and beyond) | Sponsored Message

Theraderm Cool Skin: A must-have for sunburn season (and beyond) | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Beauty + Cosmetics, Style + Beauty

This is a sponsored message on behalf of Theraderm  With summer right around the corner, that means it’s sunburn season too, which can totally stop a family vacation or beach trip in its tracks. You probably already know how important aftercare can be to help...
The products that helped me battle the dreaded dry hands of winter. (And I won!)

The products that helped me battle the dreaded dry hands of winter. (And I won!)

by Ibidunni Ojikutu | Beauty + Cosmetics, Tips + Tricks

Ahhhh winter. You get your sweaters, and your nog, and your glisten of frost on everything. Winter is beautiful. Winter is also the arch nemesis of my hands. My first indication that winter is HERE is that my hands become so dry, the mere act of clapping is a...
Does DefenAge 6-week Perfection Neck Tightening Cream really perfect your neck? Here are my before and after photos.

Does DefenAge 6-week Perfection Neck Tightening Cream really perfect your neck? Here are my before and after photos.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

I’m a woman on the other side of 40, and when DefenAge reached out to see if I’d like to try their 6-week Perfection Neck Tightening Cream, I said, “Why the heck not!” Let’s see if in just six short weeks, I, too, can have a perfect neck!...
Yes, this celebrity-fave face peel is as good as they say it is. For a change.

Yes, this celebrity-fave face peel is as good as they say it is. For a change.

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...
The skincare and makeup we really want to see for a fresh 2021

The skincare and makeup we really want to see for a fresh 2021

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics, Thinking : Parent

I think I speak for everyone when I say that there should be a serum to fix what 2020 has done to us. And our faces. Yes, I know that scientists are a little busy developing COVID vaccines at the moment, but as soon as they’re done with that, I’m hoping...
Gladskin offers quick relief from eczema, without all the harsh ingredients. And it worked for us!

Gladskin offers quick relief from eczema, without all the harsh ingredients. And it worked for us!

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

As a long time eczema sufferer myself, along with a now teen daughter who’s been battling it since she was a baby, I’ve tried and used my fair share of creams and lotions with the hopes of getting some relief. So, when I was introduced to our newest...
Does bakuchiol really work? An honest review of this Pinterest-favorite beauty product.

Does bakuchiol really work? An honest review of this Pinterest-favorite beauty product.

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...
Here are our favorite mineral sunscreens: 3 splurges and 3 saves, all safer than chemical sunscreens

Here are our favorite mineral sunscreens: 3 splurges and 3 saves, all safer than chemical sunscreens

by Caroline Siegrist | Beauty + Cosmetics, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

If you’ve seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought  — for you or the environment — you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I started using a...
The beauty box for mom that we all want for Mother’s Day: Birchbox x Female Founder Collective

The beauty box for mom that we all want for Mother’s Day: Birchbox x Female Founder Collective

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

There are a whole lot of beauty gift boxes promoted for Mother’s Day, but one that I think may be calling a lot of our names is the limited edition Birchbox x Female Founder Collective beauty box. Created by Birchbox (and ahem, we were among the very first to...
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