Though I typically prefer smoothing lotion onto my body because its creaminess offers a more satisfying sensory experience, I’ve been growing increasingly fond of body oils.
As any parent knows, kids have the remarkable ability to see the world with optimism and hope, to appreciate all of its wonders, to dream without any inhibitions, to think of the world as their personal oyster.
Just two years ago, BB creams were the talk of the beauty world: multi-tasking products that sauntered down a fine line between skincare and makeup, moisturizing the complexion, boosting luminosity, reducing the appearance of pores, concealing any dark spots or blemishes, reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, and providing natural-looking coverage along with UVA and UVB protection.
Whether you’re traveling for Memorial Day or staying local and planning a staycation, chances are your holiday weekend agenda involves plenty of time in the sun.
At this very moment, Olay is running a promotion on its site promoting its new Olay Regenerist Luminous Collection by encouraging brides to “get that wedding day glow” by using the three products in the collection two weeks prior to saying their “I do’s.” From my experience, however, this collection (or, at the very least, the cleanser) can wreak havoc on the skin, so I’d venture to say that the worst time to test it out would be right before a major event — especially one most girls have dreamed of since infancy.
Since its debut in 2011, San Francisco-based skincare company Algenist has trumpeted the anti-aging properties of alguronic acid, the main ingredient in all their product formulations.
Yesterday, I started out my birthday (which happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo) with an appearance on FOX’s “Good Day Baltimore” in which I discussed some Mother’s Day gift options ranging from celebrity scents to groundbreaking anti-aging treatments.
I adore SheaMoisture’s haircare and skincare products, so my eyes sparkled a bit when I saw a photo on the brand’s Instagram feed announcing the launch of a new bath and body range: the SheaMoisture SuperFruit Complex Bath & Body Collection. I was first drawn to the deep magenta color of the labels used for the various bottles and jars (yes, I know, how cliché of me!) and the lemony yellow font used atop these labels.
Perhaps more than ever before, women are searching to perfect their skin tones, a multi-pronged process that involves eliminating redness, eradicating dark spots and acne scars, boosting overall radiance, and ensuring evenness in their complexion’s tonality.
As a long-time fan of Pacifica and its delicious body butters, I’ve done a joyful shimmy whenever the California-based brand has announced a new launch.
