Stay Hydrated and Happy this Summer!

Summer is FINALLY here – time to head to the beach and start soaking up the sun. But don’t let all of that time outside dry out you skin, hair and body. Smashbox, Sun Bum, Sophia Gushee and Wink Brow Bar have all you need to stay perfectly hydrated and happy this summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Memorial Day Must-Haves

It’s your skin’s first time out for the summer, make sure it’s protected with Sun Bum Continuous Spray Sunscreen.

Luxurious Summer Protection!

With the unofficial start of summer comes the deep dive into outdoor exposed-in-the-sun activities. Get ready from head to toe with the below products to help protect you this season. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Coachella Must-Haves from Streekers, John Frieda, and Sun Bum

We’re getting closer to festival season, and it’s time to stock up on all of your favorite essentials! Whether you’re adding a pop of color with Streekers, a little volume with John Frieda, or going for the textured natural look with Sun Bum, hair perfection is a must! Also, check in with an expert on how to get the best brows ever in time for the festivities to begin! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Healthiest Holiday Hair

With the holidays getting closer, it's the perfect time to share these healthy hair tips from wellness expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, Sophia Gushee. {Book and product provided for review/feature consideration}

• Avoid products that contain parabens and fragrance, which can work as a filter to weed out many unhealthy options. 
• Men may find that coconut oil is a good alternative for hair gel.
• Reduce the use of hair products by washing less often and discarding what you don’t really need. For example, can you skip hair spray or use it less often?

Jump Start Your Spring Beauty Routine Smashbox, Sun Bum, Conair, RPZL and more!

Check out these warm weather inspired products from Smashbox, Sun Bum, Conair, STREEKERS, RPZL and Westmore Beauty - perfect for jump starting your Spring beauty routine!

How To: Anti-Age Lips, Eyes, Hands

Want to know how to look younger instantly? Studies have shown that the lips, hands and eyes can really show early signs of aging. I tapped NYC dermatologist and founder of DDF Skincare, Dr. Howard Sobel, to let us newbies know how to anti-age AND look younger, no cosmetic surgery needed! Paired with Lauren B., Lumene and Sun Bum, here are the tools AND the tips for a quick lesson! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

THE Ultimate Under $60 Beauty Gift Guide

Oh the joys of gift giving season -  but what are you supposed to gift even the pickiest of people? Here's a little help! Here’s THE Ultimate Under $60 Beauty Gift Guide, for just about anyone on your list this year! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

4 Instant Beauty Fixes for Skin and Hair!

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FRIZZY HAIR: Sun Bum Beach Formula Shine On is the best at not only mending and repairing split ends but also in conditioning with Coconut and Avocado oils! This lives in my purse for on the go hair fixes for me and my daughters. It smells fantastic and makes our hair so soft and shiny!

OILY, SHINY SKIN: Lumene Bright Now Blur is the best at minimizing the appearance of pores and making skin matte – with added Vitamin C for brightening! This is perfect for touch ups throughout the day. I also use it when I don't want to wear any makeup and it gives my skin such a smooth appearance!

DULL, BLEH SKIN: Smashbox’s LA Lights is the best multitasker – use it as a blush, lip stain or just to give color to your face! This is so perfect for running out to carpool or the bus stop - it's enough to give you some polish and color without looking overdone!

DRY, SPOTTY SKIN: Lumene’s Complete Rewind Visible Wrinkle Eraser can be used for such more than just obliterating wrinkles over time – it has Arctic Sea Buckthorn to plump, moisturize and revitalize skin! I'm not gonna lie - for now, I don't have a lot of need for this on my face, but I have found that it makes a great hand moisturizer as well!

What are your favorite products and tips for keeping up your look on the go? My inquiring mind wants to know! Until next time...

Minions Inspired Beauty!

Did you know that one of Pantone’s first new color in three years was  “Minion Yellow?!?!” In honor of the release of the new Minions movie {coming to theaters in the US on July 10th} I've rounded up some of my favorite, newest pantone {and Minion} color inspired beauty products!

Makeup Bag Essentials: Conair, Lumene, Smashbox

There’s nothing better than packing light for the week and spring cleaning your makeup bag. The things you need are ALWAYS quick hair tools, SPF, lip color + balm and a hair brush… They’re from Smashbox, Lumene, Conair and Scunci! Here's some products that I'm loving that can help you to streamline your beauty picks!

(From left to right) Scunci printed barrette, Conair Detangling Brush (isn’t it gorge?), Travel Size Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Day Cream (this has been my HG day cream for a while now, and now this mini version allows for quick SPF touch ups!), Sun Bum SPF 30 Lip Balm (can’t forget about lips - and this is like a party for your pout!) and Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liners…use these to create a matte, bright lip that stays on FOREVER. Fill in and DONE!

Put Your Best Face Forward Fall with These 5 Products!

This fall, it’s all about experimenting and editing your beauty cabinet, one by one! You really only need 5 skincare products to make this fall your best yet, from the ever important sunscreen to CC Creams and oils! Try these goodies from Sun Bum and Lumene to put your best face forward this fall - and beyond! {Products sent for review/feature consideration}

Slim Down Your Makeup Bag

Whether you are jet setting to the islands or simply taking a road trip to the beach this summer – it’s crucial you pack the necessities, because no one wants to lug around a 30 pound makeup bag! Trust me; I know how easy it is to collect unnecessary items in there, so here's an easy way to slim down your make up bag with a few essential products that will keep you looking fresh and put together for a day at the beach or a fancy night out. {Products sent for review/feature consideration}

NO EXCUSES!!! Sun Protection for Everyone! (A Product Roundup)

Summer may be coming to an end, but sun protection is essential year round! Regardless of your race, skin tone, and geography-make sure you are lathering up with sunscreen every day and often! Here are a few of my favorite brands, formulas, and even some soothing after sun solutions!

My Top 10 Lip Balms!

I have a problem... a slight obsession. Some may even call it an addiction...to lip balm! I love them, collect them, stash them, hoard them. Here is a selection of some of my favorites, but I'm always on the look out for more to try and add to my collection!

With the Tag Line "Trust the Bum!" What's Not To Love!

Sun Bum SPF 30+ Banana Flavored Lip Balm and Pink Guava

Add it to the list of products I'm obsessed with (and thus, sort of excessively hoard)- I love lip balms. Literally have a drawer full of them. I feel like I'm always on the hunt for the holy grail balm, and while a few have come close (Nivea's Mint and Minerals and eos Spheres come to mind), I have yet to find one that takes the cake.