Beauty Articles

Today I’m sharing full spectrum facial sunscreens and I thought it only made sense to add in some full spectrum body sunscreens!. You can check out what a full spectrum sunscreen is here. Full spectrum body sunscreens are a bit easier to find than facial sunscreens, but it is interesting to see that there is basically only one very commonly used chemical sunscreen combination, with very little variation. 1. MDSolarSciences Mineral Moisture Defense Body Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UVA-UVB Sunscreen…

Sure, you have probably been “just fine” slathering on your sunscreen at the beach. But did you notice big spots that you missed later, or maybe you got sunburned? There is actually a correct way to apply sunscreen, and it will result in better protection for your skin. How Much Sunscreen Should You Use? How much product to use when you apply sunscreen really is a result of SPF testing. There is an internationally agreed upon standard of 2 mg…

Coco Mademoiselle EDP Intense I can’t lie, my heart belongs to No.5, partially because of the soapy notes which are also threaded through Coco Mademoiselle EDP Intense. I can’t remember the original Coco well enough to say how it compares but there is something very familiar about this fragrance that I am very much enjoying wearing. Coco Mademoiselle EDP Intense The juice is exactly the right colour for the notes – I get so much orange from this and love the…

February 20, 2018 I never get bored of Giannina’s striking features! I could do makeup on her every day and it would take me years to run out of looks. This particular one was the result of a discussion about black lipstick that turned into a quick experiment.  I used the same Marc Jacobs Liquid Lip Crayon in Blacquer lipstick on her lips and eyelids, then created the oil slick vibe by applying MAC Lip Glass on top. Note: I…

I’ve given these kids some serious hang time. I’m sure it started like it did for any other dad out there, or mom for that matter. Kid gets sad, dad tries to make kid happy, kid ignores him, dad starts tossing kid in the air, kid starts a smile. Before you know it you’ve got a happy kid. Dad realizes he’s got a trick up his sleeve. There’s nothing better than hearing Rosie’s sweet voice “Again!” when I catch her.…

I was selected by Disney to attend these events and experiences. This was an all-expense paid opportunity and all thoughts and opinions are my own. I first got a snippet of Coco during Blogalicious. Prior to that, I wasn’t familiar with the storyline of Coco. I knew that there would be Hispanic representation and anytime people of color get featured in a film, I’m pretty giddy about it. And so I settled in my conference chair and was surrounded by about 200+…

If you have read many of my sunscreen posts, you’ve likely noticed that I make a big distinction between broad spectrum and full spectrum sunscreen. But, you can’t go to the store and look for “full spectrum sunscreen”. Because I made that term up.** Why full spectrum rather than broad spectrum UV coverage? When the FDA changed sunscreen labels, they cracked down on those companies that claim their product is broad spectrum, which didn’t actually mean anything. Now, in order…

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been in the process of sleep training Chloe for the past few months. To my surprise, I’ve been getting tons of questions about how I’m doing it! So today, I thought I’d share a step-by-step on how Allen and I have gotten Chloe to sleep in her own bed! But before I get into it, I want to mention that there’s no right or wrong way to raise your…

Co-founder Shirley Pinkson on the brand’s top-selling products and why they perform just like conventional cosmetics. What do you get when an elite makeup artist teams up with a dermatologist and an eco-entrepreneur? You get W3ll People (pronounced “Well People”), one of the hottest indie cosmetic lines—that just so happens to be all-natural! Not that you’d ever know it unless you looked at the labels. Founded a decade ago by three friends, the brand’s ethos isn’t just about safe products…

I’ve changed the format of my favourites video, you may be interested to know. After the roaring success of my 17 Most Used Beauty Products of 2017 video, I decided to make the “most used” aspect a regular feature so that you could see exactly what I’ve been reaching for again and again. The favourites video will now be less beauty-centric and more a general roundup of the month’s best things, whether that might be a TV series or a book, a…