Vogue has called Eve Lom Cleanser “the best cleanser in the world.” Its cult status shows no signs of abating any time soon. What it claims to do: “The pioneer of all cleansers, this special blend has won awards for the past 32 years. Every EVE LOM Cleanser includes a complimentary muslin cloth, which has been specially created to work with the cleanser to gently exfoliate and support natural blood
The Top 3 best hair care products in the Oribe range including the cult favorite, Dry Texturizing Spray. Beautiful hair sometimes comes with a heart-stopping price tag. We know women are charged more for haircuts than men. Add color and highlights and blowouts, the cost can exceed $200 per visit depending on the salon. We’ve all fallen for the styling products that salons push on us that tack on another
No7 is known for its ingredient-rich serums. My Top 3 Skincare Picks from the brand include serums and a deeply hydrating eye cream. One of the best affordable skincare brands available at the drugstore today is No7 Skincare. This UK company has been in the skincare business since 1935 and fortunately is now readily available to us in the US. Their serums, arguably their most popular products, are packed with
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream What it claims to do: “Clinically proven to reduce the depth of wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and hydration in 15 days. The unique Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica, has been shown to dramatically increase the quantity of glucosaminoglycans (GAGs) within the skin. By special cell communication, these water-attracting GAGs are responsible for skin moisturization, improving suppleness, firmness and elasticity. In addition, Ginkgo Biloba providing superior free-radical
Physical and chemical exfoliating products have a place in my skincare arsenal for different reasons. My heavy retinol use inevitably means dry, flaky skin on a regular basis. The only scrub that sloughs away the flaky bits is a heavy-duty physical scrub. St. Ives Apricot Scrub may come to mind. It’s cheap, and I do like it for my body but I would never use it on my face. The
Pixi Beauty is a London based skincare and makeup brand. Its skincare range is affordable (most under $30) and infused with botanicals and skin-loving ingredients. In the US, Pixi products can be found in Target and some drugstores. You can shop the entire range online. They offer free shipping on orders over $25. Pixi Beauty is also cruelty-free and does not test on animals. I haven’t been overly impressed with
If you’re in the market for travel rollers, I recommend the T3 Voluminous Hot Rollers. You get eight (4 x 1.75″ rollers and 4 x 1.50″) flocked rollers packed in a black travel case. They heat up quickly and provide body and bouncy curls at home or on the go. Remember to roll your hair smoothly onto the roller and leave in until cool. There are some negative reviews on
Both live up to all the hype they’ve received. I’ve gone through multiple bottles of each. Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil What it claims to do? “Works throughout the night to deliver visibly youthful, luminous, even-toned skin by morning…reduces the appearance of pores and wrinkles, while visibly improving the signs of premature aging: fine lines, uneven texture, age spots, dryness, and dullness. – 96% of women felt their skin looked
Recently, I discovered the online pharmacy, Victoria Health. This London-based retailer is a treasure trove for vitamins, supplements, affordable skincare with high concentrations of active ingredients, as well as organic and natural health and beauty products. They offer expedient international shipping for a nominal fee. I placed an order to try out some things. The Ameliorate body care products are a dream. I can’t get enough of ultra-hydrating skincare and this
Sephora has two sales a year for their loyalty club customers (Beauty Insiders and VIB’s), one in the spring and one in the fall. VIB and VIB Rouge receive a 20% discount and Beauty Insiders receive a 15% discount. Loyalty customers know which category they are in based on how much they spend throughout the year. If you are new to the program, you can still sign up online and