Nail Care
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My Beauty Empties March/April 2024 (Pt. 1)
Hello Everyone! The last 2 months flew by, and I have accumulated quite a bit of beauty trash, so it’s time for me to clear out my used-up beauty products and talk about what I liked, what I didn’t like and what I would buy again starting with skincare, body, hair, and nail care… Skin, Body, Hair & Nail Care Equate Beauty Hydrating Cleanser ($6.88) – This is a mild, non-drying formula that works just as well as the as the more expensive brand name hydrating cleanser for about half of the price. The consistency is the same, cleanses my skin the same and rinses off the same and my…
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Nail Polish Trends For Fall 2023
Fall is not that far away, so what better time to check the nail polish colors that are trending for fall 2023. Here are some options that, in my opinion, are the most wearable, affordable, and available for everybody… Emeralds Bright green nail polishes are coming back this season, so if you want a bold but elegant color for your nails, try any emerald color available and you can add some glitter for a more fun look (like this one from Sally Hansen’s Good. Kind. Pure. Nail Polish Charcuterie Desert line in the color “Matcha Green” Ulta $9.99). Light or Dark Greys Grey tones might not be for everyone, but…
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Beauty Superfoods For Your Hair, Skin & Nails
Would you like to get glowing skin, healthy hair, and strong nails? It’s achievable just by eating a healthier diet. So, here are some of the delicious superfoods to start packing your plate with today to get healthier skin, hair, and nails tomorrow… Berries Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries—buy whichever berries look best at the grocery store or farmers’ market. Their colorful antioxidants will help protect your skin from signs of aging. Try them mixed with fat-free Greek yogurt, or snack on them straight. Also, frozen berries are just as nutritious as fresh ones, and they can be a lot less expensive too. Wild Salmon Filled with healthy fats for skin…
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What You Need To Know Wednesday: Walmart’s Mega Beauty Event 2022
Move over Ulta and Sephora! You are not the only beauty retailers with beauty events going on! Get ready because Walmart’s Mega Beauty Event is almost here! Starting Saturday September 3rd, you can shop hundreds of beauty rollbacks and savings, so here’s what’s going to be on sale each week during the month of September… September 3rd – 9th: Hair Care, Hair Color, Hair Tools & Hair Accessories September 10th -16th: Cosmetics, Nails & Beauty Accessories September 17th – 23rd: Skin Care (including skin care tools) September 24th – 30th: Final Deals & Prestige Beauty I shop for pretty much all of my beauty, skin care and hair care products…
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Money Saving March: Great Reasons To Use Coconut Oil In Your Beauty Routine
“Money Saving March” continues with this question: Wouldn’t it be nice to have an “all or one” beauty product that did it all? Yes, please, and what a money saver that would be to have a beauty product like that! Well, coconut oil (also referred to as lauric acid), is that money saving “all in one” beauty product! We all know coconut oil is derived from coconuts; that much is evident, but it’s the components that make up coconut oil that are important to point out. The lauric acid found in coconut oil can have antimicrobial properties, which can help kill bacteria on the skin and reduce inflammation and coconut…
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Beauty Foods That Feed Your Hair, Skin & Nails From The Inside Out
We all take care of our hair, our skin, and our nails on the outside, but you also need to take care of your hair, skin, and nails on the inside too by eating nourishing, healthy foods (along with drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated) on the daily! So, I compiled a list of some edible beauty “treatments” that can help improve the look of your hair, skin, and nails from the inside out: AVOCADO We have all heard that healthy fats (like the kind in avocado) are good for our health. But did you know that consuming them can make your skin look better too? Yes, it’s true!…
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How To Apply Press-On Nails
I was one who went to the nail salon for an acrylic fill with gel polish every three weeks for years, and then we had to quarantine, and everything shut down for a few months. I, like many of you who had acrylic nails, have turned to press-on nails (these press-on nails are my favorites and I also use a protective nail guard strip on my nails before applying glue and press-on nails to provide a protective barrier between my nails and the glue and press-on nails). Press-on nails have come a long way and are a really good alternative to salon nails and there are many different styles, lengths,…
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10 Advent Calendars For The Beauty Lovers
The Christmas countdown on, so adding a gift-filled advent calendar adds a touch of surprise to each day for you before the big day arrives. From luxurious body creams to glittery eyeshadows, these beauty advent calendars are so good, they will probably sell out fast, so keep scrolling for the best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2019: ISH 12 Days of Glam $42 Take the 12 days of Christmas to a whole new level with this must-have set that features lip, eye, and face essentials. The Body Shop Dream Big This Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar $70 From shower gels to body butters, this calendar features bath and body finds that…
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IV Beauty Drips: Here’s What You Need to Know
From multitasking to facials, we have done everything to achieve undeniably glowing skin. While these tried and true favorites work, IV beauty drips (yes, IV beauty drips are a real thing) have recently gained traction for its ability to give skin an instant boost. When you think of IVs, you probably picture patients in hospitals getting replenished with nutrients, but IV drips are now being utilized to target some of the biggest beauty concerns. IV drips, in comparison to supplements, are absorbed more quickly into the body as it goes through the bloodstream, so you can reap the benefits of ingredients like zinc, vitamin C, and magnesium ASAP. So, whether…
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January Beauty Launches
Not only did 2019 bring new goals and resolutions, but it also brought new makeup and skin care products! From eye-popping liners to oils with unconventional ingredients (CBD) and deep hair treatments, these January launches will set the beauty bar high for the rest of the year: Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herb Concentrate $49 Beauty gurus everywhere have jumped on the CBD bandwagon, and for good reason. Incorporate the trend into your beauty routine with this calmative, non-comedogenic facial oil that hydrates and visibly reduces redness. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Lunar New Year $105 Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a limited-edition skin-boosting serum that nourishes dry skin…