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The Best 25 Haircuts for Square Faces of 2024
When deciding on your next haircut, face shape is an important factor to consider. Square face shapes can be particularly challenging to style. “A square face is characterized by a broad forehead, prominent cheekbones, and a strong,…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 832
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…
9 Aromatherapy Blends for DIY Bath Salts
Creating your own essential oil bath salts is a fabulous way to bring a bit of luxury to your bath time routine. Customize these simple, inexpensive DIY bath salts for all sorts of ailments from cold and flu to achy, sore muscles, and…
Why Are We So Obsessed With Smelling Like Sex Again?
When it first appeared in 2000, Editions de Frédéric Malle by Maurice Roucel’s Musc Ravageur caused a bit of a sensory shake-up. Described as “torrid” and “savage sex appeal,” the fragrance was entirely and intentionally unapologetic—a…
Saturday Check In: It’s All About Books Today!
Well hi there and happy Saturday!
Today is the first weekend in a while that we don’t have anything to do or any place to be, so I’m looking forward to leisurely doing all the things I need to do to keep the house from getting buried…
5 Ways to Biohack Beauty
We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Biohacking has surged in popularity within the health and wellness sphere over the past year. This trend, loved by…
We Tried It: 5 Popular Lip Oils That Provide All The Shine Without Stickiness
Key Ingredients: Vegan collagen, prickly pear oil, squalane | Available Shades: 5Frequently Asked QuestionsHow are lip oils different from lip balms?We like to think of lip oils as the intersection between lip balms and glosses. As the…
Life Lately – Makeup and Beauty Blog
Well, it took a few weeks, but we finally did it. Both Rosie Pose and Marnie are running free throughout the house, and so far, knock on wood, all relatively peaceful within our little corner of the universe.
For the most part Rosie…
20 Times Top Derms Recommended Affordable Skin Care
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream ($17)“ is a nice budget-friendly hydrating moisturizer with ingredients including hyaluronic acid and ceramides that help to hydrate the skin and protect it from external damage by strengthening its barrier…
Classy Tops to Have in Your Closet This Season
As the seasons change, it's time to refresh our wardrobes with some fresh, trendy and versatile tops that elevate any outfit. From casual outings to special occasions, having the right tops for women can effortlessly elevate your style…
Create Your Own Rose Perfume: 9 Simple Recipes to Try
Capture the sweet fragrance of roses in this guide to making rose perfume. Whether you're using fresh rose petals, dried roses, rose water, or rose essential oil you can create a unique and personal fragrance with these 9 simple rose…
14 Lessons Learned from Big Life Changes
May 14th, 2024 by Karen 10 Comments
Just a girl and her dog trying to get through it all with a smile
Apparently the universe needs to keep reminding me of these things! Maybe if I write them down, I’ll be less surprised when it…
New Beauty Products Launching in May 2024
Facegym x ISAMAYA SCULPT 01 ($60)One of our favorite places to go when puffiness and dull skin set in, Facegym is the ultimate “facial fitness” treatment to snatch your contours fast. For this new launch—a futuristic facial massage…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 831
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…
Gabby Douglas on Why She’s Returning to Professional Gymnastics
We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Gabby Douglas’ feet should be insured for gobs of money, considering they brought home the gold for America in 2012 as an…
Whipped Coconut Oil + Green Tea Moisturizer
There’s a good reason that green tea is included in tons of skincare products on the shelves of beauty stores worldwide. Yes, green tea has some impressive beauty benefits. It can work magic on its largest organ: our skin. Which brings!--fwp-loop-->…
I Found the Loveliest Lipgloss
Somewhere along the way, I became the type of makeup person who’d rather have one thing they really love instead of 10 things they kinda like, and when it comes to lipgloss, the only one I’m rollin’ with these days is Rare Beauty’s Stay…
Alix Earle Shares Jaw-Dropping Acne Transformation Photos
Alix Earle is a TikTok influencer who knows how to be relatable, including sharing her acne journey with her followers. In a TikTok video posted yesterday, Earle shares a collage of three pictures of her acne transformation. In the…