Tried It: Beauty Acupuncture

Tried It: Beauty Acupuncture

I first heard of “Beauty Acupuncture” over lunch with a publicist friend. She wasn’t actually pitching it to me, but telling me of her personal obsession. Of course, visited the woman who coined the term, Dr. Sarah Sajdak at Aquarius Acupuncture in NYC try it. What is beauty acupuncture you ask? Read on to find out how it works.

Trending: Cruelty Free Beauty

Trending: Cruelty Free Beauty

Last week I had the pleasure of talking about the cruelty free beauty trend on NBC’s New York Live with Jacque Reid and Sara Gore. California is the first state in the US to put a ban on the sale of beauty products tested on animals starting in 2020. I can only hope it catches on sooner than later. Check out the segment for the 411 and some of my favorite brands who already found other means of testing.

New Cruelty-Free Beauty Buys We’re Loving

New Cruelty-Free Beauty Buys We’re Loving

Have you noticed? more and more beauty brands are becoming cruelty free. According this Allure article, California became one of the first states that passed a law banning the sales of any products that are tested on animals to be effective starting January 1, 2020. We’re so excited that more companies are taking part in this movement against animal testing and that’s why we’ve gathered some of our favorite cruelty-free brands with some of their latest products.

My Favorite Hair Care Products Right Now

My Favorite Hair Care Products Right Now

When I find something I like, I tend to stick to it, but I try almost anything that will promise me fuller, healthier, stronger, shinier hair.   So far this year, I've been impressed by more hair products than anything else.  Here are the standouts.  Make sure to put them on your radar! 

A Luxurious All-Natural Perfume Collection I'm Loving

A Luxurious All-Natural Perfume Collection I'm Loving

Truth is, I rarely ever wear perfume, because it often gives me headaches and now being pregnant, I am extremely sensitive to smell.  If you're anything like me then listen up, because I discovered a new line of all-natural perfume oils that are "Jeannine friendly" and completely intoxicating.  The line is called Petite Histoire, which in French means "the narrative that intertwines lovers," and is inspired by exactly that - love.

New Beauty Gadgets Under $100 as Seen on NBC

New Beauty Gadgets Under $100 as Seen on NBC

This morning on NBC's New York Live, I had the pleasure of working with Sara Gore and Lauren Scala.  I originally pitched a general "New Beauty Gadgets" piece, but the producer (my friend Jess) gave me the challenge of finding new beauty gadgets that were all under $100.  A hard task, but I was super impressed by all I found.  Check out the segment here.  

The Latest Skincare Gadgets We're Loving

The Latest Skincare Gadgets We're Loving

As I go through new product mailings, I keep products that intrigue or impress me to the side and begin creating categories for round ups like these.  Lately, I've received a ton of cool tech-y skincare gadgets that range from $20 - $160 and promise to help reduce the appearance of crows feet, keep your tweezers in check and even act as well as a derma-planing facial.