Anyone who keeps tabs on my blog already knows that I am in constant search of the newest & best products for oily skin. In the ongoing battle against oil, I am always excited to find new foundations that claim to be water resistant and long lasting.   The Facts: Facial oil dissolves...

The summer sun is a welcome sight; but can it wreak havoc on your skin! These tips will help prevent your pores from clogging so you get fewer acne breakouts during blazing hot weather.   1. EXFOLIATE!   Heat and humidity cause skin oil and makeup to sink deeper into pores. Als...

  Spring and Summer Makeup Trends 2012 While last summer’s hot makeup trends focused on pastel eye shadow; 2012 spring eye makeup is focused on pastel eye liners instead. Just a hint of color swept over black liner makes for a playful summer look without going over board. ...

Reveal Fresh Clean Skin with Shills Black Peel Off Mask! Plagued by blackheads, oily skin, congested pores, dead skin and breakouts? Try Shills Black Peel-Off Mask! This amazing mask sucks impurities out of pores and bonds to them – so when you pull off the mask, the gunk clogging ...

    So you stayed out late and fell asleep with your makeup on; it’s a common story, but one of the biggest “No-No”s of the beauty world. Do you know why? When you sleep, your body temperature rises. This forces pores to open and allows makeup to sink further down th...

How to Unclog Pores on Oily, Acne Prone Skin with Body Shop’s Ionic Clay Mask December 20, 2011 Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask by Body Shop   Product Review! Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask for Oily Skin by Body Shop $22  http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/skin-care/facial-m...

Halloween is my favorite holiday. What other time can you have over-the-top fun with your makeup and hair, and feel completely comfortable being a freak?   This year, I will be attending a Zombie Bar Crawl event, and have decided on a Zombie Doll costume. Since I have a passion for all ...

Transform your shower into a virtual Hawaiian escape…Transform your hair into a luxurious cascade of silky strands!   Whenever the seasons change, my hair tends to look and feel a bit like straw. The ends feel uber dry, and my summer highlights begin fading, giving my hair an over...

Best Inexpensive Makeup Brushes & How to Apply Long Lasting Makeup Using Brushes   inexpensive professional makeup brushes   Ever wonder why makeup artists carry an arsenal of cosmetic brushes?  They allow for  professional, precise makeup application –...

A manicure that can last for 2-3 weeks? Seriously?YES!! Welcome to the world of UV Gel Manicures.   Unlike traditional nail polish that dries on its own, Gel Nail Polish is cured with a UV lamp.  This allows the polish to look shinier and last three times longer than regular polish. S...

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars Using MUAC Fade Peel   If you have ever had acne, you know how difficult it is to get rid of the scars and dark spots left behind after the blemish heals. Unfortunately, many products meant to help banish scarring contain oils or silicones that irritate acne pr...

1 Sep How to Use Magnetic Nail Polish I first saw this product advertised in Allure Magazine…since I’m a sucker for new products, just had to buy it ASAP! Here is a brief tutorial for LCN’s Magnetic Nail Polish, as well as product info, pictures & where to purchase:...

                Best Drug Store Lip Gloss Under $5 Review of Jordana Gloss Sensations Long Lasting Lip Gloss in Honey Glaze   Lip gloss purchases don’t come cheap… especially for gloss jun...

A list of the best waterproof cosmetics & application tips! With these products, your summer makeup will survive hours of fun in the sun.       Here is a list of the best waterproof makeup and makeup for oily skin that will allow your summer makeup to survive...

Ever had to walk alone in a scary area of town… where you wished that you had a body guard, or at least a friend with you?   Well if you don’t have someone with you, rely on your imaginary friend – by talking to him or her on your cell phone. This can be an excellent ...

I don’t know about you, but it makes me really mad to spend $50 on a mani/pedi only to have the polish chip away within a couple of days. As for having gel or acrylic nails applied – ick! They make your fingers feel clumsy and boxy, and peel away your natural nail during the removal...

Summer is coming, time to glow!  Rather than baking yourself in dangerous cancer-causing tanning beds, use bronzer to achieve that “just returned from vacation” color. Nearly every cosmetic company sells bronzers, so the selection process can be daunting.  It’s difficu...

For some reason, I tend to lapse into a boring makeup routine throughout the winter:  Traditional smoky eyes using black or grey eye shadow & liner. But now, with summer on the way, I’m ready for bright & exciting colors!  These Mattify brand shadows are perfect for launch...

Imagine a world where your eye liner doesn’t budge, not matter what activity you’re partaking in.  Swim, cry, exercise, dance, run…fly to the moon and back...with your eye liner is still in place?  This must be a dream.  Such a high-tech eye liner couldn’t ...

I absolutely adore this product!! Throughout my life I’ve tried hundreds of treatments for acne - from over the counter, to dermatologist prescribed, antibiotics, to home remedies, to facials, to 50.00 a bottle specialty solutions - and none have even come close to what this miracle pr...