Author Archives: Melissa Barlow

There are tons of home microdermabrasion systems out there and I would be lying if I said that this system is the best out there because this is the only one of those home vibrating/exfoliation contraptions I have ever tried. …

Growing out overplucked eyebrows can try the patience of a saint. I should know, I’ve decided it was time for a complete eyebrow overhaul  and I haven’t tweezed for over two weeks. It’s killing me! I’ve come so close to …

As someone who regularly abuses my hair with heat styling and hair color every 10 weeks, Bumble and Bumble’s new Mending line is right up my alley.

Normally, I would never pay $18.00 for something like a cuticle remover. That’s pretty expensive and you know as well as I do that expensive doesn’t always mean better than the rest. However, Lippmann Cuticle Remover is one of the exceptions to the rule especially if you have problem cuticles like mine.

Check out my review of Ahava Foot Cream.

Just when you thought that it would never happen, Tarte Cosmetics has finally released Natural Lip Stain with LipSurgence Technology, the long awaited companion to their famous cheek stains.

Ever wanted to know how to find the right primer for your skin shade/type? Click through to get informed.

Check out my list of top tinted moisturizers!

This time of year my skin goes into an uproar. You see, I have eczema and when it flares up, I have to be extremely careful about what I use on my skin and usually switch to more natural products while it heals to avoid scarring.

These are some of my favorite make up removers. Really.

Chapped lips are a given in these last months of winter, so why not treat your lips to a little luxury with Serum De Rouge Luminous Lip Color Treatment, Dior’s latest line of lip colors, which are not only beautiful but super hydrating too?

I don’t usually use Almay products, but I have been curious about their newest Intense I-Color, an all in one eyeshadow trios that is designed to intensify your natural eye color. After all, anything that we can do to enhance our eye …

Shaving is one of the most tedious of beauty rituals that most of us hate, but there are some things you can do to make shaving your legs (or any other hairy body part) a little bit easier.

I wish Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner was made when I was a teenager, it might have spared me hours of fighting with my course, curly, ridiculously-frizzy hair.

I love Oscar night! I love watching the awards themselves, but let’s face it, I really just want to see how good everyone looks, and this year Hollywood didn’t disappoint in the glamour category. I’m writing this post while watching …