It seems like lint makes its mark at the most inopportune times. It goes without saying that having a lint remover or lint brush on hand is probably the most effective way for removing unwanted hair, dirt or fuzz from clothes. Some people even invest in an electric lint remover,…
Getting a cleaner-than-clean face may seem appealing, but is the latest trend in skincare all it’s cracked up to be? In a word, yes. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System gets rave reviews from most of its users, according to TotalBeauty.com and other beauty product review sites. The company claims that…
If you’re dreading the day when it comes time to drag out that puffer jacket from 2005 or your drab black peacoat, then it may be time to invest in a new winter coat. You’ll want to consider your climate and how cold it gets, of course, but there are…
You may think your stylist is a miracle worker, but there are some limitations that you should recognize when it comes to the looks your hairdresser can and can’t achieve. A few ways to get what you want at the salon is to understand your own hair. Consider its texture…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
To curl or not to curl — that is the question. When it comes to lengthening those lashes, most of us will go to great lengths to achieve a bright-eyed look. From pricey products to eyelash extensions, we go batty for anything and everything that will enhance our eyes. Ironically,…
Unsightly lumps and bumps can turn you off from wearing skirts, bathing suits, shorts and other leg-baring styles. If you think you’ve tried everything to rid yourself of cellulite, you might wonder if it’s possible to lose those lumps for good. The answer is yes…and no. Before we launch into…
It’s that time of year again. Time to throw on a halfway decent-looking shirt over pajama pants and flip flops to run the kids through the carpool line, right? No one will see you from the chest up, so why should it matter? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But when you…
Most women don’t give a second thought to cleaning their cosmetics brushes. In reality, those unassuming brushes can be chock-full of bacteria and dirt build-up. By cleaning your brushes, they will last even longer. It will also prevent your cosmetics from becoming contaminated. Using clean brushes will also reduce breakouts…
There are a few implements that no beauty regimen should be without. Whether it’s a handy tool that amps up the glam or one that covers up those “uh-oh” moments, here are a few that you need in your vanity. Of course you need your makeup and hair products, but…