With beauty, it’s important to go back to the basics. For a minute, forget the powerful cleanser, the exfoliant, and the sweet-smelling shampoo. The fundamental in question here is water. It can be hard or soft, but if you’re lucky, it’s right in the middle. I live in an area with super hard water, so … Continue reading “T3 Hand Held Shower Filter: What the Water Gave Me”
I bought Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment a few months ago and have been using it intermittently ever since. Right off the bat – it smells AWFUL. LIKE JUST HORRIBLE. Trust me, do not put this on if you’re planning on spending the night with anyone besides a long term boyfriend, husband, or yourself because … Continue reading “Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment”
Elizabeth Arden is one of those good old brands that I can count on to deliver without breaking the bank. Sure they might not be the newest or coolest and their packaging isn’t anything out of this world, but I’ve never come across one of their products (and I’ve tried dozens at this point) that … Continue reading “Stock-Up On Value Sets”
This is one of the best Frugal Snob buys because even at a low cost, there’s no compromising. I’ve used treatment oils at every price point, and I can honestly say that Agadir takes the #1 spot. I bought it at the drugstore on a particularly bad hair day (my frizzy ends, as you can … Continue reading “Agadir Argan Oil Hair Treatment: Treat Yourself”
I’m a sucker for anything called “youth serum,” and when it comes from my trusted brand She Uemura, I of course have to try it. The essence is made with enju flower (which means longevity in Japanese), a plant known for its persistent life force, and cell-renewing rhamnose. It smells pleasant, albeit a bit old … Continue reading “Shu Uemera Youthful Radiance Generator: Turn Back the Clock”
Sometimes basic moisturizers are just not enough. Our skin is an organ, so it can require more TLC that we normally remember to give it. I have a friend who couldn’t get rid of a rough patch on her forehead for almost 6 months. She tried out at least half a dozen moisturizers before she … Continue reading “First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: First Line of Defense”