Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez As you all saw in 2016, highlighters are in vogue and probably here to stay. Highlighting—or strobing—doesn’t have to be an elaborate process or an entirely new skill to your beauty arsenal, it’s just an extra step that brings attention to the high notes in the bone structure of your face–your cheekbones, nose, cupid’s bow—by … Read more
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PeriodConfidence #CollectiveBias #TryTheDivaCup For a large portion of our lives, periods are a big part of the story. Period. There’s not much we can do about mother nature’s gift comings and goings, but there is … Read more
Before I started blogging, I had no idea what the difference between chemical and physical exfoliation was. Nor did I realize that one could safely chemically exfoliate at home. My–albeit outdated–idea of exfoliation was from my childhood and teenage years looked like this and only this: We all know this product, right? And those that … Read more
One day on a TJ Maxx beauty shopping spree (tell me I’m not alone?), I picked up the Australian brand Jurlique. How the Australian brands make it to TJ Maxx, I will never know, but this was not the first time I picked up an Aussie brand! Last time I picked up the Lanocreme Bee Venom … Read more
I am a hair mask virgin. I have been able to balance my hair dryness and health with shampoo and conditioners. I also don’t use curly irons or any additional products in my hair. I even try to air dry my hair as much as possible. For me, less is more but I have so … Read more
Today I want to introduce everyone to a fellow entrepreneur, Ecouia Harrison, and the launch of invention the Silky Sak. I’m a sucker for a good founder’s story, but first let me talk a little about wigs and bundles, for those that aren’t familiar, because believe me: wigs are for everyone. Introduction to Extensions … Read more
Herbivore is a true millennial brand: clean ingredients, minimalistic packaging, good vibe gemstones, cruelty-free status, and an underdog, kitchen-to-Sephora husband/wife founder story that you can really root for. Funny enough, I first encountered Herbivore on Etsy. “What an amazing brand!” I thought. “Their photography and packaging is so beautiful!” A month later, I received an … Read more
The good news – thanks to WINK my eyebrows are growing and filling in! The bad news, there are some gaps and scars leaving me with some thin spots. I do not want crazy bold brows – just natural, even ones. I looked on line at some of the reviews and quiet honestly it was … Read more
Zion Health is a small natural health company specializing in the healing powers of Kanwa Clay Minerals. The company founder is an avid believer and user of natural healing remedies discovered certain types of clay contain a powerful combination of minerals that can heal many different ailments of the body with little side effects. The … Read more
I’m currently sitting on flight UA 895: Chicago to Hong Kong, direct. It’s a 16 hour flight. I’ve taken this flight a dozen or more times, each becoming increasingly aware of what 16 hours in a plane can do to your skin (spoiler alert: it gets dryyyyy). While your first instinct may be to spritz … Read more