By Beauty Bets
6/11/2012
Move over argan oil, there’s a new kid in town. Barbary fig seed oil, sometimes referred to as prickly pear seed oil, is having a moment. With twice the vitamin E of argan oil and an abundance of antioxidants and essential fatty acids, barbary fig seed is a healing, soothing, and age-preventing powerhouse. Although the French began bottling barbary fig several years ago, it’s only... More
By Beauty Bets
6/3/2012
You don’t have to hop across the pond to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on June 5, though that would give me a good excuse to pay Harry a visit. Instead, I plan to pile on the diamonds and eat cake and crumpets in Her Majesty’s honor. These jubilee-themed pretties are getting me in the regal spirit:
Violent Lips Temporary Lip Appliqués ($10) – The... More
By Beauty Bets
5/29/2012
If you’re planning to wear any post-Memorial Day white this year, allow me to suggest a self-tanner:
1. BEST FOR FACE: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads ($32 for 20) – Dr. Gross’ cult-favorite glycolic peel pads infused with self-tanner. Which means, not only does your skin look clear and smooth the next day, but a golden brown.
2. FASTEST-... More
By Beauty Bets
5/21/2012
I wouldn’t have—until I tried one. The humidity has already made an appearance in my neck of the woods, and I refuse to be a slave to it this summer. In the past, no matter what products I tried— volumizers, velcro rollers, more conditioner, less conditioner, heat protectants, anti-frizz serum, super-strength hair spray—my freshly blown-out hair would go from... More
By Beauty Bets
5/14/2012
I don’t know if it’s the change of season or my new-found love affair with flat irons, but lately my hair has been lacking its usual luster. Instead of rushing out to replenish one of my favorite (and pricey) hair masks, I whipped up one recommended to me by Kassie Kuehl, the owner of Kasia Organic Salon in Minneapolis, which specializes in healthy hair care. She swears by this... More
