April 06, 2023

14 Travel Beauty Set Reasons To Finally Leave Your House and Explore The World

April 06, 2023/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Now that the world has opened up again and we’re not stuck at home - it’s time to get out there whether it’s across the state, country, or to another continent. Bear in mind - you don’t have to sacrifice your multi-step skincare and haircare regimen as these beauty travel sets or travel-friendly items are easy to pack and carry with you when, for once in your life, you’ve packed light. From clean beauty skincare sets to chewable mouthwash tablets, these 14 travel items are the best products to jet-set around the world with.

August 27, 2021

Why Caudalie's New Skin Perfecting Serum is Great for Battling Maskne

August 27, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

The last days of summer are upon us and as mask mandates increase again, we need to know how to best prep our skin to avoid the inevitable maskne. A good skincare routine means paying close attention to properly hydrating skin, cleansing, and even exfoliating. With the new addition to Caudalie’s Vinopure Collection, the Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum, adds a layer of protection against blackheads, clogged pores, and excess oil while still hydrating skin.

June 16, 2021

12 Father's Day Beauty Gifts You Will Want to Steal From Dad

June 16, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

You know that feeling when you get sucked into various websites thinking - maybe this year will be the year when I find the best Father’s Day gift ever. Well, guess what? This is your year as we’ve put together the very BEST beauty gift options for the father on your list. While some dads may try to reject your beauty advice, others are so knowledgeable about their products that they may hide them from you for fear of you stealing them. From hair products to anti-aging skincare products, this is the list that you should bookmark, save and buy from repeatedly for ol’ pops as we think he’ll become obsessed with some or all of these products.

December 08, 2020

Find Out How This K-Beauty Serum Locks in Moisture All Day Long

December 08, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Creating a serum in the current skincare market is no easy feat so CLE Cosmetics Founder Lauren Jin wanted to create a product that not only hydrated but allowed and supported your skin to stay hydrated throughout the day. “I wanted to create a staple skincare product that better supported the structural lipids of the skin barrier,” says Jin. Thus evolved their latest product, Serumide ($68), launching today.

November 09, 2020

25 Skincare Products That Will Make You Ditch Your Foundation

November 09, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Now that we are in an era of face masks and video conference calls, we don’t always have the time or need for foundation these days which is why skincare is trending so high right now. With this in mind, we put together a list of skincare products that will make your skin glow, shine, and radiate so much that you might just ditch that fave foundation of yours. From serums to face scrubs, each product works hard to protect, hydrate, recharge, and soothe your skin.

May 10, 2017

Our Top 5 Mother’s Day Beauty Must-Haves

May 10, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

There’s one special day where we just can’t show our Moms enough love and that’s Mother’s Day. What’s even more difficult is deciding on what to get mom this year – a massage, a facial, makeup, the latest skincare tool – or what, all of it?!? We put together our top five beauty gifts that will suit even the pickiest of moms, and a little something for you, too!

September 10, 2015

This Serum Is A Skin Imperfection Eraser

September 10, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Imagine being able to finally diminish dark spots, redness and a dull complexion simply by using a serum. That’s right! Clarins has done it again with their newest product, Mission Perfection Serum ($72), which works to correct skin’s problems like hyperpigmentation without altering your natural skin tone. This formula is packed with Acerola extract, gingko biloba and tamarind fruit acids. All of these ingredients work to help fade dark spots, make skin more radiant and get rid of cells containing melanin. This emulsion is gentle, yet effective enough for all skin types, all ages and all ethnicities.

May 18, 2015

A Beauty Product Made Just For Millennials

May 18, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Calling all Millenials! If you’re having a quarter life crisis with your skin, then Origins has the answer for your beauty routine. It’s called Original Skin Renewal Serum with Willowherb ($39). Research has found that people in their twenties begin to experience larger pores, uneven skin tones and even the development of age spots. Now is the time to start preventing all of these skin conditions. This serum contains an extract from the Canadian Willowherb to give back the skin’s glow, Chestnut Seed Extract to smoothe out the skin’s texture and an algae extract called Laminaria Saccharina to tighten pores. So try not to stress yourself out too much but if you do, Origins has got your back, girl!

May 05, 2015

Mother’s Day Beauty Buys: We’ve Got You Covered

May 05, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Want to be mom’s favorite? Then gift her with one of the best skincare products on the market. While it’s hard to decipher which skincare product is the right fit, we scoured the market and found some of our own personal faves to share. From a hydrating primer to a restorative night cream, every curated product is one of our personal favorites and is bound to make mom feel like a new woman.

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