If you’re a connoisseur of cosmetics, you probably share the opinion that what’s in a jar, stick or pallette of color- the product itself- is only part of the experience when opening a favorite or new item. A gorgeous compact or an extra touch like a silky drawstring pouch can instantly influence you to be far more…
Review: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence & Facial Treatment Mask
Now I must admit that I am a newbie to the SK-II brand so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I received a sample of it. I decided to take a closer look at SK-II to find out what make it so different from other treatment products. SK-II is made from a naturally derived…
Late-Night Makeup Run? Six Drugstore Dupes for High-End Favorites
Do you ever get a makeup purchasing impulse at 2 a.m.? Or realize you’ve run out of a favored color ahead of a late night event? Sephora’s unfortunately not open all night, or it may be a lengthy cab or subway ride away. CVS, Duane Reade and their ilk, present on many more corners, often…
Growing Out Bangs? Four Ways to a Faster, Less Painful Transition
Growing out bangs is doubtlessly one of the most traumatic hair experiences known to man or woman. Confession: I’ve been sporting blunt bangs for the better part of three decades. Hair is supposed to be about experimentation, and heaven knows I’ve tried, so hard! I’ve enlisted the help of top stylists, side-swept bang favoring friends,…
Spring Cleaning: What to Makeup Keep and What to Toss
The sun is staying out longer, snowdrops are sprouting and as night falls, you can sometimes catch the scent of spring finally shoving winter out of the way. “Spring cleaning” is a bit of a cliche, but is there really a better time to overhaul, pare down and polish everything than the start of spring?…