Holiday Sephora Gift Guide


Makeup, Skincare

Now is the time to start buying gifts for your friends and family, especially with sales starting earlier. In my opinion, it’s better to start early and then you won’t have to do all of your shopping a week before Christmas! And you can take advantage of the deals in November. I would rather get […]

November 9, 2019

How to Make a Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub


Skincare

If you’re looking for a cute and simple holiday gift to give out to friends or family or just looking to get into the festive spirit yourself, try making this homemade peppermint sugar scrub! It’s very easy to make with less than four ingredients and most likely all already in your kitchen. I love making […]

December 22, 2017

Favorite Skincare Products for Fall


Skincare

My skincare routine has evolved over the years as I’ve figured out what works for my skin and what doesn’t. My skin can be a little tricky, sensitive to chemicals and prone to acne. It can also drastically change season to season as I live in Ohio. In the summer, it can get pretty oily […]

October 15, 2017

The Unofficial Guide to the Top 5 Essential Oils


Skincare

My Top 5 Favorite Essential Oils   Essential oils have quickly became an essential part of my daily life (no pun intended). I started researching essential oils a few years ago and it really intrigued me how certain oils can have different affects on your mood whether you are looking for relaxation, energy, mental clarity, […]

August 23, 2017

Understanding Acne through Face Mapping


Skincare

Acne face mapping is the ancient Chinese tradition of mapping areas of a person’s face back to underlying health issues. I had come across it some time last year and thought it was interesting but wasn’t sure how accurate it was. However, my experience just yesterday and today made me a believer of face mapping […]

September 19, 2015

Latest Beauty Trend: Au Natural Makeup


Skincare

One of the latest trends the beauty industry is currently facing is a natural one. Women are embracing their natural beauty and foregoing the “done” look for something softer and much easier to pull off on an everyday basis. According to the Wall Street Journal, high-fashion brands such as Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, and Vogue are […]

March 30, 2015

Addicted to Coffee? Make this Luxurious Coffee Body Scrub


Skincare

So am I. Except, I don’t just drink my coffee. Instead I love treating my skin to some much needed caffeine. I used to buy some really expensive scrubs and other lotions that promised “plumping” and other miracles for my skin that didn’t really live up to their pretty packaging and marketing jargon. I decided […]

January 30, 2015