September 13, 2024

The End of the Summer Beauty Products That Might As Well Be Used Year-Round

September 13, 2024/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s the end of the summer but the heat is still at an all-time high with the sun beating it’s harsh rays on a daily basis. It’s now more important than ever to not forget to protect our skin, relish in the last few weeks of donning summer colors on our skin, and nourishing our hair and skin to our very best. We rounded up our fave end of the summer products for you to grab before the fall collections start to bombard the shelves of all of your fave drugstore and online shops.

February 05, 2024

13 Things That'll Make you Blush, Pout, or Chill for Valentine's Day

February 05, 2024/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, your list could involve a significant other, your besties, or hey, one for yourself. How can you resist a heart-shaped cheek balm, a vampy lip liner by icons Lady Gaga or the one and only beauty icon Charlotte Tilbury, or a luxurious pure silk set designed to enhance your beauty sleep. We’ve put together our top list for the V-day reckoning that will surely make anyone recipient on your list happily surprised.

December 08, 2021

Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

December 08, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re not an over-achiever in shopping for holiday gifts like the rest of us, then worry no more as we’ve put together our top 14 beauty products that are great for stuffing up those stockings on Christmas Eve. From a silk beauty band and insta-famous eyebrow pencil, to lash serum and an illuminating face product trio, we know that there’s something for everyone on your list in this stocking stuffer guide who appreciates self-care and beauty. And, of course, there’s always the temptation of wanting to buy one for yourself, too!

December 22, 2020

The Perfect Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers for The Beauty Lover on Your List

December 22, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

This year, our mad holiday shopping rush is now found at home on our computers, and suffice it to say, it’s not too late to grab those last-minute items for the loved ones on your shopping list. We’ve rounded up our top stocking stuffers for this year - from silk hair scrunchies and clean mascara to brow serum and bath bombs, these additions are great to fill up those stockings or as a fun add-on to an existing gift.

June 15, 2020

How to Create DIY Water Marble Nails with Orosa Beauty and Blogger Gabby Morris

June 15, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

While most of our fave nail salons are still closed right now causing us to crave our ritualistic “me time”, we’re now learning to find creative ways of doing our nails at home and to help ease our boredom. While we love some DIY action, we found a super cute and fun DIY water marble design that you can do right at home using Orosa Beauty nail polish and a little help from Blogger Gabby Morris aka (@gabbysnailart).

February 12, 2020

The Valentine's Day Gift List That You'll Thank Us for Later

February 12, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Valentine’s Day is always a great excuse to give a gift to a loved one or to send a subtle hint of what’s on your beauty wish list. We’ve put together a handful of our faves which range from a reusable makeup remover mitt, vegan nail polish to the shiniest lipstick - perfect for date night or a Galentine’s soiree.

November 14, 2016

Find Out How Essie Captured Autumn In Tokyo With Their New Fall Collection

November 14, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Inspired by the majestic, autumnal colors of Japan, essie’s new fall 2016 collection is so fun that you’ll literally want to change your nail polish every single day. From deep berries and plums to light pastels, the range of colors represent everything from the city’s wild street style to its eclectic cuisine.

December 08, 2015

OPI’s The Starlight Collection Is Out Of This World

December 08, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When you wish upon a star, OPI answers you in the form of their latest holiday offering: The Starlight Collection. Inspired by the heavenly stars above, this 18- piece nail polish collection comes in a variety of shades with names such as “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Meteorite,” (rose gold confetti) and “Ro-Man-ce on the Moon” (rich red). With this mix of colorful shades, metals and glitters, your nails will be the talk of the holiday office party.

August 26, 2015

Let’s Get Nude For The Summer

August 26, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s still summertime and it’s time to get nude! And by nude… we’re talking about your nails. Going neutral this summer is big this year, as opposed to the poppy, vibrant colors that we related to the warm season in the past. We’ve highlighted our favorite three collections of neutral nudes to meet any budget.

April 14, 2015

April Giveaway Featuring Scunci And Revlon

April 14, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

It’s April and with spring in the air, we want to see your best pastel looks. Why? Well, five lucky winners will win some fun pastel Colorstay Gel Envy nail polishes from Revlon and super cute spring colored hair chalk from Scunci. All you have to do is share your favorite look on instagram, use the hashtag #PrettyPastels and tag @wisdominbeauty.

February 25, 2015

Victoria Beckham’s Collab with Nails Inc Is So Posh

February 25, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If two polish colors could define Victoria Beckham’s style this season, then Nails inc has “nailed” them. Victoria Beckham and her Victoria Victoria Beckham collection have joined stylistic forces and have created a limited-edition two-color nail polish offering to be featured along with her SS15 collection. With Japanese influences and inspiration from her upcoming collection launch, two colors were born - Judo Red (a vibrant tomato red) and Bamboo White (a bone-colored hue). Mrs. Beckham even worked with a top art director Fabien Baron to design the sleek new concave bottle which features frosted matte glass in white and black. This collection features new polish formulation “Stretch-to-Fit Technology,” which allows for a perfectly smooth application. It also incorporates Bamboo Extracts with Silica to fortify the nail, reduce ridges and promote growth.

February 02, 2015

Say Goodbye to Glitter Polish with Ease

February 02, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re like us, and love the glittered nails look, then you probably also hate when it comes time to take it off! For some reason, glitter sticks to your nails like super glue and takes twice as long as your regular nail polish to remove. And let’s not even get started with the dirty looks from your manicurist! Worry no more, because the geniuses at butter LONDON have created Glitter Scrubbers ($12).

January 09, 2015

Zoya Naturel Satins Collection

January 09, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Even though it’s the winter season, it’s okay to add some ‘naturel’ tones to your nail color regime with Zoya’s Naturel Satins. These gorgeous, pastel-like colors are perfect for complementing your resort wear wardrobe, or pretending you’re going on a tropical holiday. From light pink and cool taupe to slate grey, the Zoya satin finish is a hybrid between a gloss and matte polish, giving you opaque coverage and longer lasting wear.

December 13, 2014

Holiday Hollaback for Gwen Stefani’s OPI Holiday Gift Sets

December 13, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

That’s right! The No Doubt singer, The Voice coach and super songstress Gwen Stefani has partnered up with OPI for a sultry, sexy holiday gift set this holiday season. These limited-edition gift sets contain 3-4 nail polishes that all compliment each other and include both bold colors and sparkly nail effects polishes for added flare this holiday season.

November 22, 2014

Winter Brings Essie’s Holiday Limited Edition Collection

November 22, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With names like “jiggle hi jiggle low,” and “bump up the pumps,” essie’s winter 2014 limited edition collection is cheerfully heading into the holiday spirit. Even the snow and cold won’t give them the winter blues. This new set features gorgeous, striking shades from a shimmery molten gold to a sheer ripe melon (notably named “back in the limo”). And of course, a must is finding that perfect red! “Jump in my jumpsuit,” will make you feel alive with the holiday spirit from your head to your toes.

October 15, 2014

A Golden Holiday for Dior

October 15, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

In keeping with tradition, Dior is launching this holiday season with a speck of gold in their latest collection, entitled the “Dior Golden Shock Holiday Color Collection.” This elegant ensemble of makeup includes gold-infused tones and golden metallic shimmers.

September 10, 2014

Meet Alexis Chung in NY on Sept. 10th

September 10, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With NYFW in the air, you never know who you might bump into. However, on Wednesday, September 10th, from 6-7:30pm ET, if you pop by the Sephora Union Square (45 E. 17th St.), you just might get a chance to meet Alexa Chung.

September 05, 2014

Kale For Your Nails? Yes, Says Nails Inc

September 05, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We know that eating kale is good for you, but have you ever heard of applying it to your nails? Nails Inc has recently launched a new nail care line called Nailkale. Enriched with a kale extract known for its high amounts of vitamins A, C and K, it stimulates advanced keratin production while hydrating and nourishing as its absorbed by the nail. After four weeks of regular use, your nails will become stronger from your first application.

August 15, 2014

Christian Louboutin Launches Rouge Collection – Nail Polish!

August 15, 2014/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Take a deep breath and relax in the luxurious grandeur of Christian Louboutin’s new nail polish line, “Rouge Collection”. Inspired by the tallest heel Christian Louboutin has ever created (the Ballerina Ultima), the cap’s length comes in at eight inches, and is meant to inspire women to slow down their beauty application process and luxuriate in the moment. This highly pigmented formula delivers the same amount of color in two coats that would take twenty of a traditional polish.

December 09, 2013

Clinique’s A Different Nail Enamel – For Sensitive Skin Only

December 09, 2013/ Ashley Fodor

Nail technology has developed more within the past few years than it has in decades. From gels to scentless removers, innovation is changing the nail game and Clinique is now one of the pioneers.

First Look