It’s not only about sunscreen. Here’s a top dermatologist’s in-the-know advice on how to really keep your skin looking radiant and young and free from the sun’s harmful effects. Wear a hat and sunglasses! Sun protective clothing helps! Avoid midday sun and seek when possible. Sunscreen doesn’t work for you? Try one of these products,…
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Help Me BCP: How do I Control My Teen’s Curly Frizzy Hair?
Curls are beautiful if you know how to treat ‘em right. There’s a simple way to make the most of those curls. We consulted with a teenaged curly girl and she gave us the rundown on what works after lots of different experimentation. The first product you need is Herbal Essence…
How to Achieve That Sunkissed Glow (Without Sitting in the Sun)
Come summer, everyone wants skin that glows from time in the sun. You can achieve it without the sun’s danger. I wonʼt sit in the sun to get it though because: A. It’s dangerous B. It results in premature aging (wrinkles) C. I wonʼt get that glow lol, Iʼll get burnt and freckled! Hereʼs how…
8 Top Total Bargain Drugstore Makeup Finds
Do you need to spend a fortune on makeup? Not always. These beauty finds do an amazing job for less. A few months ago, we shared makeup favorites from a friend in the industry. Subsequent to that, so many of you asked, “What about the drugstore brands? Are there any hidden budget gems?” Here, Malkie…
14 of the Best Beauty Products for Your Makeup Bag
No need to try out all those samples. These expert beauty picks are guaranteed to be a home run. Beauty products often put us in a conundrum. From the outside, they all look the same. But which are really the best and worth our investment? How would we know without trying ‘em all? For answers,…
Want to Wash & Blow Your Own Wig? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
You may know what you need to do to wash and style your wig–but do you know what NOT to do? Expand the lifespan of your wig by treating it right. By Chany Leitner Some of my customers in my salon asked me to teach a one day class where they can learn how…
5 Fav Makeup Products That the Experts Use
Avoid the makeup counter and get the best stuff straight to your door Most girls walk into Sephora and..never walk out. Or almost. They will walk out hours later after having spent all their money on makeup. Me? I will spend all of my money at the Sur La Table next door. On props,…
Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing off the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop cheek/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face. We…
I suffered from acne, while my sister-in-laws all had perfect skin…until I discovered their secret
I wish I had known about the effects of Accutane years ago. By Sheva Schapira Most people experience a breakout of some sort over the course of their adolescent years. Blame it on the hormones if you will, but it’s actually the most common skin condition in the United States. Some experience just the occasional…
Chanie Harstein’s Ingenious Method for Cleaning Makeup Brushes
What do Legos and makeup brushes have in common? You can never have too many of either of them! By Chanie Hartstein But seriously, all you need to do is stop in your playroom and borrow a Lego plate from your kids! What you’ll need: ¼ cup dishwashing soap, such as Palmolive ½…