No one likes to wear heavy makeup in the summertime–rather, we want that glowy, pretty look and an easy “throw it on and go” type of makeup routine. These are some of my favorite-for-summer products with some tips and hacks thrown in! My Summer Foundation Hack When it comes to foundation, the focus here is…
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We Have Some Relief for Itchy Eyes Caused By Seasonal Allergies
For some of us, the worst part of seasonal allergies is dealing with relentlessly itchy eyes. We tried this makeup artist recommended product and found relief! A little while ago, makeup artist Miryam Levovitz recommended OCuSOFT Hypochlor eyelid cleanser spray as a great cleanser to prep for makeup application. She mentioned that it’s great for people with…
How to Prevent and Repair Dry or Cracked Lips in Winter
Winter can be extremely rough on our lips. Keep them smooth and hydrated, especially if you’d like to wear lipstick. Repair the damage with some of my top tips for winter-ready lips. Note: For severe and chronically dry or cracked lips, a visit to your dermatologist might be warranted to diagnose and treat any underlying…
The 5 Minute Makeup For a No-Makeup Natural Look
Look great without looking like you’re wearing lots (if any!) makeup. These are the best picks for that no-makeup look. Note from BCP: We invited NJ-based makeup artist Leah Guez to give us her recommendations for that simply, weekday makeup routine. Now, back to Leah. The “no makeup” look is my signature for during the…
How Do I Know Which Makeup to Throw Out?
You’ll love your makeup way more when there’s less (and it’s stored so nicely!) If you’re following along with the 30 Day Declutter Challenge, you might be working on your makeup drawer/cabinet/vanity today. And if you’re following the organizing steps recommended in this post, you know the first step is the purge. But how do…
The Perfect Makeup Bag Comes in Two Sizes and at a Great Price
Whether you need a bag for travel or for home, we found a bag that keeps your makeup organized. In my daily routine, I don’t wear much makeup. Eyeliner, brow pencil, maybe mascara and I’m ready for the day. For Shabbos and occasions, though, I do add some more. So when I travel, I can…
Use Your Beauty Products to the Last Drop
So much product can be left behind in a jar or bottle simply because you can’t reach in. We found the solution that helps you get every last bit! Isn’t it frustrating when you can clearly see that you have some of that expensive foundation or face cream left in the jar, but you just…
Love Bobbi Brown Makeup? This Drugstore Copycat is Just As Good
Sometimes you get better when you spend more on makeup. And other times, it’s completely not necessary. I grew up in a home where there was a belief that designer makeup is better. My mother’s vanity was always full of little Chanel compacts. When it was time to stock up on my own, I opted…
A Makeup Artist Shares the Best Products for Great Eyebrows
Good brows frame the face, but many don’t know where to start to get those good brows. Here are some of my favorite brow products and when and how to use each one:
Need to Dry Up a Pimple Overnight? This is the Solution.
Put it on the night before and you’re in the clear by morning. If you would Google, you would find many articles on why drying lotions for pimples are bad. We’ll save you the trouble. The explanation? They dry the natural oil on your skin. So, perhaps other methods are better long term when dealing…