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…
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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…
4 Miracle Skin Solutions for the Drying Effects of Winter
It may look like a winter wonderland outside. But that cold air can have a cruel effect on your skin. The cure? These winter skin remedies. Winter wonderland? More like, winter dryland. The cold winter months can be tough on our bodies. Here are a few tips on how to deal with dry hands, chapped…
How to Make Your Makeup Last for a Three-Day Yom Tov: Part Two
Layering and Even Spray: Beauty Secrets for a Natural, Everlasting Look (PART ONE: CLICK HERE) Our desire to get our makeup to stay put intensifies around the holidays where we want to look our best but are unable to reapply once the holiday starts, sometimes leaving us with a 3-day window of no touch-up time!…
How to make your makeup last for a three-day Yom Tov: Part One
Priming: A Well-Hidden Beauty Secret Want to have your makeup last for a three-day Yom Tov? Anyone who knows me well knows about my obsession with makeup. Most people in my life stumbled across this discovery in the most subtle of ways, like when I would go missing for weeks at a time, only to eventually be found…