I'm less of a lie-out-in-the-sun gal, and more of a how-can-I-look-like-I-like-out-in-the-sun? gal. I haven't really used a bronzer for years, but I found a blush-bronzer combo from NARS (man I love NARS ) that's been making me happy for…
For a long time I had been hearing about a terrible link between aluminum and deodorant. We have even had writers through the years who have insisted on only using natural deodorants, which, cool. Because we believe in choices. But sever…
This year, Pride Month is a particularly big deal. It's the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots , which is a sobering reminder how far the world has come in terms of LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion. But at the same time, rights of LGB…
If you've seen the new report from the FDA concluding that chemical sunscreens are not as safe as we thought -- for you or the environment -- you may be looking for the best mineral sunscreens out there to replace your former go-to. I st…
I was on the mad lookout for the best drugstore waterproof eyeliner or eye pencil last week. As in...I was frantic. Knowing I was heading to a beach-y press trip last week, and knowing full well that I'd end up with eyeliner down my face…
There are a whole lot of beauty gift boxes promoted for Mother's Day, but one that I think may be calling a lot of our names is the limited edition Birchbox x Female Founder Collective beauty box . Created by Birchbox (and ahem, we were …
Sometimes our favorite picks come from readers like you. Sometimes they come from friends. Sometimes they even come from our own kids, which is the case with The Phluid Project and I am kicking myself for not having shared it sooner. But…
You know how so many honey beauty products smell like one of the bees was turning 21, so the whole hive went out to celebrate, but they could only afford cheap pollen, and as a result they got completely blitzed on cheap pollen and bootl…
As a devoted Game of Thrones fan who's waited two loooooong (oh God it's been so long) years for the final season that premieres this weekend, I'm scouring the web for basically anything GOT. The last thing I expected to find: A Game of …
According to a new FDA report, Claire's brand cosmetic products have tested positive for tremolite asbestos . That means those eye shadows, compact powders, or contour palette that your kids may own need to be tossed, stat. Especially be…
While I'm not personally a huge makeup buff, I do enjoy a good skincare product to clean and brighten my skin...and hopefully reduce some fine lines. And when it comes to face masks, they're just plain fun. In fact, it's become one of my…
I typically fly right past most of the ads in my Facebook and Instagram feeds, but recently the Hairstory New Wash shampoo ad caught my eye. This sulfate-free shampoo is supposed to change the way you wash your hair, and with 4/5 stars a…
Here's a fun way to get festive for Valentine's Day this year: Valentine's Day nails. These are blowing up social media, and the creative designs we're seeing are making us so happy to go beyond switching up your favorite color for red o…
Ever since I had to have my eyelash extensions removed (RIP - seriously, I loved those things), I've been on the hunt for a mascara that would give me the same amazing lash length that I had with the extensions. That's not as easy as it …
When our beauty contributor Ibi shared this rainbow bath bomb with me, well I just pretty well near bought 10 of them right then and there. I have a daughter who is obsessed with bath bombs and I can't even imagine what her reaction woul…
Anyone else needing a fantastic under eye concealer to help them through these shorter days and a busy holiday schedule? I know that my own dark circles have turned a decidedly eggplant shade (not a good look) since since fall started. S…
Here's to some much-needed pampering time just before the crazy holiday season hits, amiright? This past weekend, I took myself over to the Sephora inside JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall -- and can you say best sponsor ever? I treated mys…
When my daughter came home from camp this summer, all she wanted to do was braid everyone's hair. Except... none of us really have long enough hair to braid. That's when I decided to search Amazon for a hair mannequin head so she could b…
We're all longtime fans of Cratejoy gift boxes, which are packed with beautifully curated goodies for all kinds of impossible-to-shop-for people in your life. And now that they've announced that their upcoming Cratejoy for a Cause box to…
As long as there are big Labor Day sales, we say take advantage! Online. Because personally, we're fans of spending the weekend with our families and enjoying the last (sniff) unofficial weekend of summer. So if you've got a little lapto…
As a Black woman with darker skin, I’m constantly fighting The Ash Monster. More skin is exposed in the summer, so I take a few extra steps, and a few extra products, to make sure my skin is healthy, moisturized, and gleaming. And it doe…
It's so weird -- you get on the other side of 40 (or so) and BAM. Where did my lashes go? So while I haven't yet taken the plunge into eyelash extensions like Kristen has , I have found something with nearly the same lengthening effect: …
If you've been looking for a trusted The Ordinary review, you've come to the right place! Because I was wondering myself how good this stuff could be when it's this cheap. Last month, I turned forty. Because the Internet knows everything…
We're big fans of Tattly temporary tattoos , as our readers well know by now, thanks to their cool collaborations with indie artists, and all-ages designs. But their new collection, which are designed to smell great, have really caught o…