Origins VitaZing SPF15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: Bada-Bing, Bada-Zing
No time in the morning for anti-age serum, moisturizer, sunblock and foundation? Or more than one of them?! No, none of us has the time, but believe it or not, Origins‘ energizing moisturizer does all of the above and does it well. This magical formulation is really magic: out of the tube, it’s white; as … Continue reading “Origins VitaZing SPF15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer: Bada-Bing, Bada-Zing”
Elizabeth Arden’s Spring/Summer 2011 Launches
I’m always surprised at how relatively affordable Elizabeth Arden is. Maybe it’s because growing up I often passed their Red Door Spa, which looked so glam to me as a kid, but in my head they’re way more luxurious than their prices would suggest. The one place the brand is lacking, in my opinion, is … Continue reading “Elizabeth Arden’s Spring/Summer 2011 Launches”
Beauty is Life Foundation: Beauty is Life is Everything
When it comes to foundation, we all want full coverage without the full coverage feel. Beauty is Life delivers. You know that J. Lo. golden glow? This will give that look. The consistency is super-liquidy, like water, so you get easy application to the skin. It takes just a few seconds to put on – … Continue reading “Beauty is Life Foundation: Beauty is Life is Everything”
Powder SPF: Snob or Slob?
I’m the kind of gal who will get scalp burns if I don’t lather my hair in SPF, that’s how sensitive my skin is. A traumatizing experience, where I mixed up my moisturizer with my SPF, and spend a day sailing around the Hamptons on my dad’s boat only to end up with a heat … Continue reading “Powder SPF: Snob or Slob?”
Who Needs Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum The Most?
The other week I went to a Sephora event to check-out their March/April Hot Now products and was immediately blown away by Josie Maran’s Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation ($42). It’s a sci-fi-like foundation that looks white when you apply it on your skin and then a second later it adapts to your color to blend … Continue reading “Who Needs Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum The Most?”
Frugal Snob: essence Winter Collection
There’s frugal and then there’s FRUGAL and essence is frugal with everything from “f” to “l” in bold capital letters! I’m talking cheaper than Revlon, Rimmel London, L’Oreal, and pretty much every other drug store buy you can think of. How does that translate when it comes to quality? Don’t expect smoother than smooth eye … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: essence Winter Collection”