• SKINCARE

    HOW TO CLEANSE YOUR FACE IN 4+1 STEPS

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Cleansing your face is the cornerstone of beautiful, glowing skin. By cleansing you remove all dirt, impurities, grime and make-up so the rest of your regimen – your eye cream, moisturiser, serum or oil – can have maximum effect But is cleansing really that difficult? While cleansing your face can seem pretty straightforward there are things we can tell you about how to properly wash your face that can make all the difference. Plus, read on to discover our tips and tricks to help you perfect your morning and evening cleansing routines HOW TO WASH YOUR FACE IN 4 STEPS…

  • Beauty

    The Best Drugstore Beauty Buys of 2022

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Anew year brings hundreds of new beauty products to your local drugstore shelves. Try to navigate it alone and you’ll find yourself overwhelmed—and that’s just in the shampoo aisle. After all, shopping for beauty should feel like an indulgence, but it doesn’t need to come with a price tag to match. Ahead, these best drugstore beauty buys of 2022 give their higher-end counterparts a run for their money. 1 BEST CLEANSER Foaming Facial Cleanser CeraVe $15 AT AMAZON CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is a derm favorite because it works on all skin types and won’t over dry. 2 BEST RETINOL…

  • SKINCARE

    How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Forehead wrinkles can be frustrating, but they’re nothing to furrow your brow over. As annoying as they may be, lines on the forehead in particular are also very common, because our eyebrows are responsible for so many of our expressions. When it comes to getting rid of wrinkles, it all comes down to collagen; one way or another, your skin needs more of it to fill the lines. (That, or the muscles that created the line in the first place get frozen up.) Whether you’re looking to smooth your lines via skincare products, prevent them in the first place, or…

  • Cosmetics

    The 10 Best Foundations for Mature Skin

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    There are some universal truths about our skin as we get older: It loses elasticity, so lines and wrinkles become more pronounced; sun spots and dark marks develop from years of UV exposure; and oil production slows over the years, resulting in skin that’s more dry than dewy. This is all less than ideal as far as makeup application is concerned. The right creams and serums can help stave off and even reverse some of these signs of aging, but the key to flawless, ageless makeup is to use one of the best foundations for mature skin. These expert-loved formulas leave skin plump and hydrated,…

  • Cosmetics

    Huda Beauty Just Relaunched Its Liquid Lipsticks

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Fans of Huda Beauty—and liquid lipstick in general—rejoice: the trend-setting makeup brand has relaunched their best-selling Liquid Matte Lipstick and Lip Contour pencils with updated vegan formulas that are also smudge- and transfer-proof. Available to shop today, Huda Beauty’s new lip range is designed to last up to eight hours per wear, with a comfortable, more hydrating new formula that’s the brand’s thinnest to date. Founder Huda Kattan and her team have been developing the improved texture of their liquid lipsticks for nearly two years, which currently features a blend of lycopene, olive oil, vitamins A and E, and fatty acids for added moisture. Kattan…

  • COOKING

    Sublime S’mores Brownies

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Summer and s’mores go hand in hand…unless, of course, it’s still 90 degrees at 8pm and standing over a fire is just out of the question. Also, mosquitoes. The solution? S’mores brownies. Ooey, gooey, sticky, and sublime, S’mores Brownies consist of a buttery, graham cracker base with a rich, fudgy brownie layer, topped with milk chocolate bars and thick marshmallow cream with a crisp, crackly top. The brownies are baked, topped, then popped under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown the marshmallow and give that over-the-campfire look and taste. All without stepping into the elements. Yay! How to…

  • COOKING

    Why Use Espresso Powder When Baking?

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Whether you see it called Espresso Powder or Instant Espresso, you’ll want to have it in your baking arsenal. This is a STAPLE in my kitchen – I’m never without it. What is Espresso Powder? Espresso powder is ground coffee that’s been brewed then dried. While at first glance, the powder might look like finely ground coffee beans, they’re not. The coffee flakes are softer than ground beans and dried in a way that dissolves easily in liquid. The flavor is concentrated, so if you’re making a cup of espresso using it, you’ll get a deep espresso taste. This isn’t…

  • COOKING

    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    If  you’re looking for a gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip dessert, maybe even a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie, I have just the recipe for you. This is a take on a perennial favorite around here: pumpkin chocolate chip bars. I make them every year, my sister makes them every year, many of YOU make them every year, too. They’re soft, cakey, and full of warm fall spices. This gluten-free version makes the bars a bit softer but still oh-so-good!  I bet you have people you love in your life who eat gluten-free for any number of reasons. So, when my aunt told…

  • COOKING

    Mexican Chocolate Macarons

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    Guys. Guys. GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I say certain recipes are my favorite, and I genuinely mean it, but I’m going to say it again. These Mexican Chocolate Macarons are my absolute new favorite.   Inspired by Mexican Chocolate, these Mexican Chocolate Macarons have that classic crisp shell and chewy interior. Both the rich chocolate filling and the macaron shells are flavored with warm spices. Macarons are best when made the day before enjoying, which makes them perfect for dinner parties or giving. *this recipe was developed for my friends at Imperial Sugar. Before you think that they’re too fiddly and you…

  • COOKING

    Copycat Trader Joe’s Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars Recipe

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    You might say we have a little love affair going with Trader Joe’s. (We even started another blog dedicated to our infatuation of all things Trader Joe’s.) At the holidays, one of our favorites is the Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Star Cookies. The tiny, crisp, chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies are enrobed in dark chocolate and sprinkled with white nonpareils. It wouldn’t be hard to eat half the box in one sitting. Don’t ask me how I know. I think they were one of the first products we reviewed in our weekly segment here. The thing is, they sell out fast…and boy, is it a long…