Can I use face oil if I have combination skin? Of course you can, simply avoid pore-clogging oils and use only the ones intended to moisturize your face. L.A. Christine's No3 Berry Face Oil is comprised of Lingonberry, raspberry and acai berry, yet smells of an herbally sweet concoction. High Read more

Need for Speed: New Quick Drying Nail Polishes

Today's modern polishes promise to dry faster than a speeding bullet, but which ones actually save the day? Top manicurists have known about pro top coats for years - those specially formulated clear coats that left lacquer intact for an extended wear manicure. Compatible with nearly every brand, topcoats like Read more

Verb Detangle+Defrizz Conditioning Leave-In Mist Review

To be completely up front about things, I hate washing my hair because it's a nightmare to comb afterwards. It’s much like that of a 6 year old little girl. It tangles like nobody’s business and is a nightmare to comb after washing. It’s so bad that my hairdresser Read more

Delfin Spa Cellulite Reduction Apparel and Anti-Cellulite Lotion Review

Everyone deals with cellulite. And no one is a fan of it. We've written about coffee ground products like Gail's DIY Coffee Scrub or isola Jamaican Coffee & Sugar Scrub, that are said to help minimize the appearance of cellulite due to the caffeine. Now there is another product system Read more

Mom: Get Glamorous Twitter Party

This year we're mixing things up with our Mom: Get Glamorous contest! We're adding a Twitter party, where some of the great brands participating in the contest are also giving away products during our party. Come join us on May 15, 2013 from 1pm-2pm EST and tweet with @TheMakeupGirl @ClumpsofMascara Read more

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Soap & Paper Factory Bella Hand Cream Review

With Earth Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to freshen your beauty routine and find new ways to go green. Spring is the perfect time of year for Soap & Paper Factory’s eco-friendly hand cream in Bella. It’s a must for your Spring beauty routine.

As I type this, I’m repetitively raising my hands to my nose to get another whiff of this fresh richly fragrant hand cream. Naturally loaded with vitamins, minerals, and the finest oils available in nature, Soap & Paper Factory is known for “bringing it” in the hand cream department. I’m a neurotic moisturizer and usually find myself reapplying hand cream hourly. I can safely say I only reapplied 2-3 times in the entire day while using Soap & Paper Factory Hand Cream because it kept my hands smooth and refreshed, without a greasy finish. Read more

Posted on March 28, 2013 by AmandaOnAir in bath and body, beauty 1 Comment

Must Have Hand Creams for Winter

Hands have it bad in the winter.

Between constantly washing your hands in an attempt to avoid the flu and germs, to the bitter cold of the winter weather, if you are not giving your hands extra TLC right now, then I’m pretty sure you are suffering with dry, flaky and chapped skin. At my house, I also have a wood stove to help keep my home warm, which also tends to really dry out the air. If my skin isn’t moisturized, it feels the effects of dehydration fairly quickly.

These are my favorite must-have hand creams for winter: Read more

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, bath and body, beauty Leave a comment

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