Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup. Not the contradiction it seems to be.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It’s the oldest joke in the world that we spend so much time looking makeup that makes you look like you’re not wearing any, but that’s exactly what Dr. Perricone is going for with the new Perricone MD No Makeup Makeup collection. The brand makes...

6 of the best time saving beauty products for moms who need every extra second we can get

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

I’ve recently given up nail salon visits and switched from hours-long salon hair color appointments to an amazing new at-home color system. It’s not because I don’t love professional help, it’s just that I’m busy! I need time saving...

3 homemade skin care recipes good enough to eat (though we wouldn’t recommend it.)

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

After recently trying a new skin care serum and mask made from kale, I began to wonder just how hard it would be to whip up some skin care recipes homemade in my own kitchen. I’m a natural beauty junkie, so half of my products already contain fruits, vegetables,...

BeautyCamp NYC: Why it could be huge.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

When a friend of mine emailed to tell me about her new endeavor, BeautyCamp NYC, I have to admit I was like…what? Why would a girl spend an entire week in the summer at a beauty camp learning about makeup tips, when she could be playing or swimming or learning...

Sole Serum: How those celebs manage to wear stilettos all day without grimacing.

by Kate Etue | Beauty + Cosmetics

We’re not shy about our love for amazing heels here at Cool Mom Picks. I certainly have my yoga-pants-and-t-shirt days, but there’s just something about getting dressed up in trendy designer clothes and feeling like I look good. But no matter how happy I...

How to get the best shave at home: 8 tips from a master barber who knows

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

With Father’s Day coming up, we know a lot of you are considering fancying up the shaving collection of the  menfolk in your lives. So we’re thrilled to be teaming up with our newest sponsor, Dollar Shave Club, who if you don’t know, is one super...

Kale for your face? New Eminence Organics skin care products are a new way to get your greens.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

It seems like everywhere I turn there’s a new way to eat kale. From chips to salads, the curly green leaf is easily the roughage du jour. So when Cool Mom Picks skin care fave Eminence Organics introduced me to their two latest products, each featuring kale as...

Le Mieux Collagen Peptide Serum: Wrinkles, begone.

by Liz Gumbinner | Beauty + Cosmetics

So I’ve officially entered the phase of life when I’m willing to try and find the best skincare for aging skin. Fortunately, 22-year olds in LA do the same thing, so I’m in good company. And recently I found an impressive professional line called Le...

3 fabulous non-toxic skin care lines that fight wrinkles only with good stuff.

by Melissa | Beauty + Cosmetics

As much as I want my anti-aging skincare products to tighten, tone and brighten,  I would rather they boast an ingredient list that passes the standards of the Skin Deep database, than give me the face of a 22-year-old at some long-term price to my skin. I’ve...

The A Cream from Mio: The best firming body lotion with a surprising added benefit.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Beauty + Cosmetics

You might know the Mama Mio skincare line for pregnant mamas, and Mio is their new “high intensity” line aimed at helping your skin become more fit and healthy, which I’m pretty sure is code for anti-aging. The A Cream is a firming body cream that...