Beauty

I'm a total cosmetic junkie and I need to read about any product, before I use it myself. So here I am!

From top-shelf drug store products to the high-end luxuries only available at the salon, I use them all. I'm sharing every and any beauty and cosmetic products that I use, so that you can be an informed shopper. Find all things hair, skin, and nails right here!

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nails

Vanilla Chrome Nails

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Here are the deets on the pearly whites I was flashing last month. These Vanilla Chrome nails were the perfect neutral for every outfit I wore.

nails

nails, #NailTrends

‘Lavender Haze’ Inspired Manicure

nails, #NailTrends

I’m not really a Swifty, but let’s be honest, these nails just scream Lavender Haze!

nails, #NailTrends

skincare, skin

3 Things to Ask Your Esthetician During Your Next Facial

skincare, skin

Here’s some beauty advice to keep in mind for your next facial. Pop these questions in between extractions.

skincare, skin

hair, #haircut

Fall 2022 Hair Trends

hair, #haircut

'Tis the season for brunettes! After a nice long beige blonde summer, I’m back to bronde for the Fall.

hair, #haircut

skin, Sephora Hauls, Summer

Tinted SPF Moisturizers to Wear All Summer Long

skin, Sephora Hauls, Summer

I’m basically living in two tinted SPF moisturizers this Summer. Laura Mercier and NARS have been beauty cult favorites for ages and now, even I’m obsessed.

skin, Sephora Hauls, Summer

hair

Caring for Color-Treated Hair

hair

Here’s how to maintain your gorgeous hair color! Plus, check out these bonus tips from the most trusted hair blonding specialists in the biz.

hair

skin, skincare, Sephora Hauls

Currently Loving These 5 Exfoliating Products from a Recent Sephora Order

skin, skincare, Sephora Hauls

Here are the five exfoliating skincare products I’m currently loving from my recent Sephora order.

skin, skincare, Sephora Hauls

nails, Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Nail Inspo

nails, Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day

Inspo for the perfect Vday mani, whether you’re going out with your boo or hanging out with your galentines.

nails, Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day

nails, Spa Review

The Half-Moon Manicure Trend

nails, Spa Review

The deets on my recently trending half-moon manicure that was created by Tenoverten.

nails, Spa Review

Chic Nail Trend... Black Gel Manicure

nails, Spa Review

Here’s the tea on my recent black “gel soak” manicure and the Japanese nail spa where all the magic happened.

nails, Spa Review

Nordy Hauls, Athletic Gear, Shopping

My Recent Nordstrom Rack Order

Nordy Hauls, Athletic Gear, Shopping

Here’s a review of my recent Nordstrom Rack order! Between the clean beauty products I've never heard of and Reflex's 90 Degree athletic wear, surprisingly, I didn't need to return anything.

Nordy Hauls, Athletic Gear, Shopping

nails

A Coffee Inspired Mani Pedi

nails

I know dark shades of brown are supposed to be for the Fall, but I’ve just been on a coffee-everything kick lately. Hence, my new claws this month. Here are the exact colors I used for my coffee inspired manicure this month.

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hair, Product Review, #FemaleOwned

A Review of Dry Shampoo

hair, Product Review, #FemaleOwned

I’m not a huge fan of dry shampoo. And by the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll realize that I’m still not a dry shampoo lover.

hair, Product Review, #FemaleOwned

Sephora Hauls, Product Review

My Last Sephora Order of 2020

Sephora Hauls, Product Review

Just placed my final Sephora order of the year, especially because December is my birthday month. And as you Beauty Insiders know, Sephora always gives out the best birthday gift!

Sephora Hauls, Product Review

skin, Winter, moisturizer

2020 Winter Skin Essentials

skin, Winter, moisturizer

Winter is coming… And so is your dry skin and potentially seasonal conditions. Check out my top picks for dry or sensitive skin this season.

skin, Winter, moisturizer

hair, COVID-19 Experiences, #haircut, LOB

My 2020 Quarantine Hair Cut

hair, COVID-19 Experiences, #haircut, LOB

I finally got a hair cut, after being quarantined for 10 months! And I didn’t even have to go to a salon.

hair, COVID-19 Experiences, #haircut, LOB

nails, COVID-19 Experiences, Spa Review

Gardenia Nails in Kips Bay

nails, COVID-19 Experiences, Spa Review

Check out my review of an East side nail salon in Manhattan.

nails, COVID-19 Experiences, Spa Review

skin, #sponsored, #SelfCare, procedures

Stretch Mark Reduction by Skinney Med Spa

skin, #sponsored, #SelfCare, procedures

Stretch marks… Everyone has them. And they can be the source of many insecurities. Reduce the appearance of stretch marks with the Pixel Laser at Skinney Medspa. Book your appointment today for more confidence tomorrow!

skin, #sponsored, #SelfCare, procedures

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Hair Care by Philip Kingsley

hair, vegan, cruelty-free, Anti-Pollution, Product Review

Healthy hair starts at the root. Check out my review of a London based hair care brand that focuses on scalp treatment.

hair, vegan, cruelty-free, Anti-Pollution, Product Review

hair, COVID-19

Hair Detox

hair, COVID-19

Wash, dry, style, hairspray, workout, dry shampoo, wash, tight bun, workout, add gel, repeat. When does the vicious cycle of damaging our hair ever end? Well, maybe it never does, but a detox helps!

hair, COVID-19

skin, skincare, eyes, Everything Else

5 Eye Creams I Found In My Boyfriend's Medicine Cabinet

skin, skincare, eyes, Everything Else

A review of eye moisturizers that I found on my boyfriend’s side of the medicine cabinet.

skin, skincare, eyes, Everything Else

skin, Product Review, #sponsored

Michael Todd's Sonic Refresher

skin, Product Review, #sponsored

Too busy to get to the derm for that microdermabrasion? Get your new beauty tool and D.I.Y. at home with Michael Todd’s Sonic Refresher.

skin, Product Review, #sponsored

The Skinny, skincare, skin

Peptides

The Skinny, skincare, skin

2020 is the year of protein in skincare, making peptides the new “It Girl” in beauty.

The Skinny, skincare, skin

nails, Spa Review

Brazil Rio Spa

nails, Spa Review

I’ve had some pretty underwhelming nail spa visits, but Brazil Rio Spa has to be the worst experience ever.

nails, Spa Review

skin, Product Review

2 Anti-Pollution Products to Add to Your Skincare Routine

skin, Product Review

Anti-pollution skincare is trending in the beauty industry and I’m here for it!

skin, Product Review

nails, Spa Review

Stay Glossy

nails, Spa Review

At Glosslab, you can get your manicure and watch it last too… Stay glossy, my friends!

nails, Spa Review

hair, #StylistSpotlight

Balayage by Joseph Bennett

hair, #StylistSpotlight

End-of-Summer balayage by the talented Joseph Bennett. Check out the latest in my hair journey!

hair, #StylistSpotlight

hair, Product Review

Drybar's New Sparkle Hair Spray

hair, Product Review

Two of my favorite beauty brands just collaborated on a glittery hair spray and I just had to have it!

hair, Product Review

lips, Product Review, skincare, Everything Else, Lips & Lashes

Lip Saviors: Tinted Moisturizers

lips, Product Review, skincare, Everything Else, Lips & Lashes

While I love lipsticks, I hate that they aren't always the most moisturizing. So, I could use chapstick, then lipstick, then repeat in a few hours, and turn my chapstick the same shade as my lipstick. But, 9 times out of 10, I just use tinted lip balms instead.

lips, Product Review, skincare, Everything Else, Lips & Lashes