Lately I've been suffering from hormonal acne and my hyperpigmentation is back in full swing so I decided to go to extremes, which is fitting for my personality. Living in this world of instant gratification, I couldn't wait to have cleaner looking skin, but let me tell you, the seven days post peel were perhaps the longest days of summer. And yes, I did actually look like Samantha from Sex and the City. I thought peels came a long way from that, but maybe not...
Last week I had so much fun on Amazon's new show, Style Code Live. The energy in that studio is great and I love talking about "How to Detox Your Skin" with all of the hosts. You can check out (and shop) my segment here.
When the weather is warm and sun is shining, I feel most alive and this summer has been no exception. As a long time user of the Bobbi Brown Beach collection, which smells deliciously of the sea, I found a new haircare line that evokes the same uplifting feel that only the sunshine and ocean can really provoke by Macadamia Professional. It's a must have for all hair types and people who want to be in a good mood.
You guys know how much I love seeing my friends at New York Live. Today was so much fun as I shared some of my favorite new beauty launches from around the world in honor of the upcoming Olympic events. Check it out.
It's insane how many packages of new beauty products I get each week to test for potential review. This week, I had time to actually sit down and go through them carefully, reading the press materials, swiping and playing with all of the colors and textures. I focused on makeup since I've been covering a lot of skincare lately and these are the standouts.
When it comes to 100% natural beauty buys, I flirt with them, but as a cult follower of certain beauty brands, (SkinCeuticals, Oribe and Urban Decay to name a few), I cannot bring myself to fully switch over. I understand the benefits of using chemicals on my skin just like I appreciate the au naturel route. Personally, if I have a good experience with a product and it works, it lands on my vanity and often times shows up in my work, which brings me to this unexpected new love for 100% natural deodorant. That's right, I found one that works.
Living in Hoboken and working in NYC, I'm constantly seeking a facial or peel to detox my skin. Yes, get the gunk out! Of course I experiment on my own with a slew of clay and charcoal masks and covered the 5 best ways to detox your skin for PopSugar. Check out the story!
Lately, I've been dealing with a bit of acne (hello, redness) and have dark circles in the inner corners of my under eyes, however, I can make all of it vanish within seconds. Enter color correctors. I'm not typically high maintenance when it comes to makeup, but I will do whatever I can to ensure that my skin looks even and healthy – even if I have to fake it. Here's a guide on how to use color correctors properly. Yes, there's a method.
