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Dad’s Day Gift Ideas

June 13, 2013 bath and body

This weekend, it is time to fete all those great dads out there! I know my dad and I have a lazy day at home planned, with a yummy dinner and some games of catch in the yard. For those last minute shoppers, here are some of my favorite men’s products I’ve come across lately. [...]

Brand Spotlight: Bioelements

June 12, 2013 skin-care

Bioelements is a skin care line focused on fostering younger looking skin with professional grade products you use at home. The skin care regimens are custom blended for ideal results according to your skin type. Their formulas are responsibly crafted, always free of parabens, fragrances and colorants. And never tested on animals. One of the [...]

NEW: Perricone MD Photo Plasma

June 11, 2013 skin-care

This frothy, pink cream has me giddy. So so giddy. As I spend these weekend days outside over and over again, I realize I need to be reaching for something I really trust to keep my skin safe. Beyond that, Perricone MD Photo Plasma is perfectly suited for every day SPF, great under makeup and gentle [...]

NEW: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser and GIVEAWAY

June 10, 2013 skin-care

Sometimes I feel like Goldylocks with my cleansers. One doesn’t foam enough. Another is a touch too drying. And another one doesn’t quite get all my makeup off. Well, hot off the presses is a new cleanser from Neutrogena and this one has beauty editors singing praises. I can see why because it does everything [...]

Deals and Steals – Simple Skincare

June 6, 2013 skin-care

If you are itching to try out Simple Skincare but haven’t gotten around to it… now’s your chance! Safeway is having a stellar “Buy 2, Get 2″ promotion – buy two Simple Skincare products, get $2 off. What a great chance to get on a new summer regimen! My two Simple Skincare picks with the [...]

First Aid Beauty Gentle Cleansing Wipes

May 30, 2013 skin-care

What did we do before cleansing wipes became popular? They come in so handy during hot days, removing loads of makeup, and saving the evening when I am just too darn lazy to full-out wash my face. But so often they can be abrasive and be tough on especially gentle skin like around the eyes. [...]

Simple Skincare You Tube Channel – How Nutrition Affects Our Skin

May 23, 2013 skin-care

I’ve been focusing more and more on nutrition and how it can affect the way our skin looks. When exploring Simple Skincare’s new You Tube channel, I was thrilled to find several videos featuring some great tips on incorporating veggies and fruits into your diet. They are loaded with antioxidants and can fight free radicals. [...]

Brand Spotlight For The Guys: JĀSÖN Natural Cosmetics

May 22, 2013 bath and body

Not to say you ladies won’t want to steal these goodies, but I think Jason Natural Cosmetics is right up a guy’s alley. The natural, but effective products are a look good/feel good kind of situation. And the packaging is largely clean and masculine. JĀSÖN, meaning healer in Greek, was started in California in 1959. [...]

Summertime Medical Skin Care

May 22, 2013 skin-care

Yesterday marked the moment of truth. While I have been on a quest to finally nip this hyper-pigmentation, I have come to the realization that I am a bit of a pool bunny. While I wear SPF 50 at least and reapply every hour, my forehead is just really prone to these dark spots. So, [...]

mybody Calm After The Storm Soothing + De-Puffing Eye Cream

May 20, 2013 skin-care

I fell hard for a little skin care company called mybody last summer. Their thoughtful collection of skin care products spoke to the science nerd in me. mybody was founded by a makeup artist, the founder of Philosophy and an experienced retail maven. Their pedigree is balanced with a heavy focus on technology, and the scientific [...]

Neutrogena Suncare Tips & a GIVEAWAY

May 15, 2013 bath and body

There are loads of sunscreen tips and tricks floating around this time of year. But with the rise of skin cancers, particularly among younger women, I believe this is such a great message to be echoing. The fun part for me is so many of these sunscreens have become a pleasure to use. And you [...]

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