"From the inside out, foods add pleasure to our day and health to our life. Although I do not believe in ruling out certain foods while only eating others, there are a certain few that you should make sure to include regularly for optimum health and disease prevention." In this...
You wake up, and as you glance in the mirror, your skin looks fresh and vibrant. You proceed through your morning routine: cleansing, moisturizing, and maybe even applying a little makeup to enhance that natural glow. But later in the day, you catch a glimpse of yourself and wonder, “What...
You’re never too young to start taking care of the delicate skin around your eyes. Why Do I Need A Separate Cream? Good question. I’m sure a lot of you may wonder if it’s truly necessary to have a separate cream on top of the cleaning and moisturizing products you...
Ah, the morning routine. You wake up, splash some water on your face, and go through your ritual of cleansing, moisturizing, and maybe even a bit of makeup magic. You take that final mirror check, give yourself a wink, and head out the door ready to conquer the world with...
Getting perfect coverage with foundation can be tricky. Shutterstock How do I get a flawless finish? What’s the best method for application? How do I keep it from streaking? What is the best way to apply liquid foundation? We use foundation so that we can have that smooth, airbrushed look....
If you’ve spent any time here, you know that I’m always saying that a solid skincare routine (combined with a healthy lifestyle) is the foundation of great skin. If you’re new here, welcome and thanks for visiting! Shutterstock I think it’s safe to say we’re all using skincare products (hopefully)...
For every complaint you have about your complexion, there’s a fast fix! No matter who you are or how flawless or flawed your skin may be, everyone has concerns when it comes to their complexion. We’ve all experienced ups and downs with the skin on our face: dry spots, flaky...
Crow’s feet. Laugh lines. Creases. No matter what you call them, we all know them as one thing. Wrinkles. And, unless you’ve discovered some rip in time, we’re all going to experience wrinkles at some point in our lives. It’s a natural part of...
As a skincare professional, one of the questions I hear the often is, “Alana, is there an eye treatment out there that actually works?!” Shutterstock Whether it’s from stress, genetics, sleepless nights (holla at ya, moms with little ones!), or simply aging, different factors can affect the brightness and youthful...
Let the Gift-Giving Season BEGIN! (*trumpets*) You guys, I love this time of year! Aside from all the twinkling lights and festive holiday splendor, I adore giving gifts to my friends and loved ones (and all you wonderful Beauty Mates, too!). It brings me sincere joy to find that perfect...
