Imperfections is a pretty loaded beauty word- Kevyn Aucoin’s work has remained inspirational due to his focus of embracing and enhancing natural variation. However, there are a few things it’s pretty much impossible to work with- larger pores, flaky uneven skin or dark circles can create a challenge when you just want a dewy, au…
One-Step Skin: Five Fantastic Cream to Powder Foundations
Multi-tasking products often do two things half as well as dedicated, single-task things. For instance, when was the last time you took a good picture with your camera phone? One notable exception is the cream to powder genre of foundation. Picking out a concealer, foundation and powder is fun, but carrying a super stocked makeup…
Getting Lippy: A Perfect Pout with Beauty for Real
Many of the Spring season trends have been bold and beautiful colors and makeup has been no exception. Two of the most sought after lip shades this season are Coral and Honeysuckle and Beauty for Real has created two new shades that deliver a fresh pop of color combined with a super shiny hydrating formula….
Do You Really Need Toner?
Do you really need toner? Toner has undergone an interesting transformation in the past few decades. When I was in skincare school, even our relatively modern study material referred to it by the mostly now-dated term “astringent.” That word conjures up tactile memories of pretty unpleasant sensations for even the oiliest of skin types due…
Review: Yelo Spa in New York City
As part of my New Years resolutions I vowed to take better care of myself by indulging in spa treatments, meditation and basically anything that feeds my soul. One of my favorite ways to unwind is to get a great massage, a facial or other beauty treatment. So I decided to get a 50…