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7 Ways to Make a Sugar Scrub Recipe for Glowing Skin from Head to Toe
If you're looking for a way to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin, a sugar scrub recipe might be just what you need. It's one of the few things in life that's fast, cheap, and good. Yes, this is the one time you should totally be…
Madewell Work Pants Review | Harlow Wide-Leg Pant and Petite Perfect Vintage Jean
My first day at my new gig is officially on the books. Oh, and funny story before we get into the work pants. I put a long-wearing matte liquid lipstick on before leaving the house (MAC Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour in A Little Tamed,…
Blepharoplasty: The Eyelid Lifting Procedure Is on the Rise — But Is it Safe?
In general, "an upper eyelid surgery is an easy thing to go through," assures New York City-based double-board certified plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD. "It's not so painful, and a lot of skin tightens by week four or five." New York…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 814
So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…
Ayo Edebiri Debuted the Shortest, Bluntest, Cutest Bob Haircut at the Golden Globes — See the Photos
We're calling it now: 2024 is the year of the bob. Case in point: The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, who debuted the cutest short style at the Golden Globes.Edebiri, who won the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series award at the January 7…
Florida Water – What Is It, How to Make It, How to Use It
Citrus-infused Florida Water carries the energetic properties of the particular plants used—and that means there are just as many ways to make it as there are to use it. Here’s everything you need to know about Florida water—what it is,…
Saturday Surfing, January 6, 2024!
Hey, hey Caturday!
Why yes, that’s the makeup-free look I’ve been rockin’ and loving for the last three weeks or so. It feels a little weird saying that seeing how I wrote about and tested makeup for years (and how at one point in my…
Max Burkholder Shares His On-Set Skin Care Routine
You may know Max Burkholder from his role on NBC’s Parenthood, but, next Friday, the world will get to see him portray 16-year-old John Bennett—the character Mark Wahlberg played—in Seth McFarlane’s Ted prequel series on Peacock. The…
15 Best Hairsprays 2024 for Sleek, No-Budge Styles
When it comes to styling products, hairspray earns our vote for "most improved." Forget the crunchy, stiff formulas of decades past, because the best hairspray will lock your look in place without these issues. The latest and greatest…
Work Pants Woes – Makeup and Beauty Blog
Desperately seeking pants
My friend, why is it so hard to find decent work pants?
I did the math recently and realized it’s been 15 or so years since I’ve had to buy a pair of work pants, and you know what? Right now it’s very…
The January 2024 Allure Beauty Box — See All the Products Inside
Whether you stick to all your New Year’s resolutions or break some by January 3, here’s an idea for one that’ll be easy to check off your list: glowing on the quick. The products inside your January box include easy cheats for radiance…
Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm in Cherry Kiss- A Sweet Fusion of Hydration & Color
Maybelline Baby Lips Cherry Kiss has become a beloved choice for lip care enthusiasts, offering a delightful blend of intense hydration and a hint of cherry-colored radiance. I have always been a fan of Maybelline Baby Lips and Lakme…
Found: The Overnight Lip Mask of Your Dreams
Chapped lips got you down? Let me tell you a bedtime story to lift your spirits. Jason Wu Beauty’s Good Night, Mr. Wu, A Bedtime Story Lip Mask is a dream come true of richly hydrating lip care with a can’t-beat price tag. As someone…
2024 Hair Color Trends the Pros Are Loving — See Photos
Getty ImagesIn years past, mushroom brown has been synonymous with…cold. Cold, ashy, gray, and washed-out — which, might we remind you, bears little resemblance to the true bronzy tones of an actual mushroom. “Mushroom hair started out…
The Party is Over! A Look Back at the Party Pups
Party with her 14 pups!
It’s safe to say that the Party is over! Party and her 14 pups have all been adopted and taken the next step in their journeys. Party gave birth to 14 puppies on October 25th, which is an incredible…
Saturday Surfing, December 30, 2023!
Happy Saturday!
Hello from rainy Northern California, friend. Are you enjoying the last few bits of the holidays? I hope so.
Our beautiful Christmas lights and ornaments go back into storage soon, and so the trees in our front yard will…
Homemade Bubble Bath Recipe + 6 Variations
Everyone can agree that taking a bath is wonderful for both the body and the mind. Scroll down to learn how to make bubble bath from scratch—no fancy ingredients required. And we're sharing 6 homemade bubble bath recipes that are free of…