I don't know about you, but we have been experiencing some sweltering heat in southern Orange County this summer (2014)! And many of my Beauty Mates have reached out to me inquiring about some of the issues they have faced. I picked the top three most common complaints from this...

I have been on a serious HydroPeptide binge lately, and with good reason, the products are fabulous! The brand recently did a full-line makeover, from new packaging, to the addition of 32 new ultra-effective peptides, to the removal of all alcohol and sulfates from their products. I was a HydroPeptide...

If there is one vital skincare regimen most people fail to keep up on, it's sun care. Why? Because for optimal protection, you need to be sure you are reapplying every 2 hours. If you are constantly on-the-go, like me, this can be a difficult feat. Of course, if you...

I love Elle Fanning, from her acting ability to her fashion sense, to her beautiful skin! So of course I was excited to learn that the talented young starlet was a fan of the Epicuren brand! Her product of choice? Elle shared in a recent Marie Claire that she is...

As with any type of skincare product, there is no "one-size-fits-all" retinol serum. Which is why I absolutely love that Glo Therapeutics offers three to choose from: the Tretinol 0.5%, Retinol CS, and the Renew Serum. Glo Therpeutics gave me the inside scoop on the differences between these three, and...

Picking the right foundation shade can seem like the luck of the draw at times. There are many factors that come into play when selecting: from lighting, to formula, to undertones. What may appear correct under the department store florescents may not look as accurate in the natural light of...

I absolutely love summer. But something I don't love about it is the oily skin that tends to come with it. Yes, even the driest of my dry skin clients have experienced the summer shine, and I want to discuss some of the best ways to kiss it goodbye! Embrace...

Back acne, or "bacne," is a frustrating and often embarrassing issue many of us deal with. Whether it's caused by sweat, hormonal shifts, tight clothing, or poor skincare habits, bacne can affect people of all ages. The good news? You don’t have to live with it. With the right products...

I absolutely love summer, and I absolutely love Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. And with wedding season in full swing, I thought it would be fun to give my readers a chance to achieve wedding-gorgeous looks on their own, or with the help of their trusted makeup artist. I met with the...

If you keep up on the latest in skincare, you know how popular skin oils have become. I am constantly receiving an influx of people asking me, "Really? Skin oils?". Yes, really, many of these products are amazing for your skin. After all, it wouldn't be such a hit if...