Up until I discovered this hair powder (thank you, Refinery29!), I washed, blow-dried and styled my hair every single day. I was too afraid of the oils weighing down my hair at the roots (unless it was the weekend) and too self-conscious about it looking bad. Now, I use this every other day (and sometimes for a second consecutive day...)! Not only does it work well (the powder blends right into my black hair), it also saves me time in the morning and gives me a bit of volume I wouldn't otherwise have. (ps. I've heard some good things about this one... on my list to try and I will report back.)
Josie Maran Argan Oil ($14-$96)
There are very few body lotions I can say I love. Nivea is at the top of my list, but can still leave my skin feeling a little sticky (even though it's thoroughly moisturized). My girl JOAT gave me a lovely lip treatment by Josie Maran for my birthday, so I recently decided to give the trial size of her Argan Oil a try. I am a huge fan already! The oil has no parabens, sulfates or anything synthetic, and it can be used pretty much everywhere—hands, elbows, legs, cuticles… even your split ends!
Earlier this year I ventured into the forgotten territory of liquid eyeliner. I think it had been at least five years since I had last used it, but had never found a brand that stayed on my eyelids without smearing or smudging. I heard about Urban Decay 24/7 through Refinery29 (yes, another great recommendation from them) and am already on my second bottle! The best thing about this eyeliner is that it stays on all day and night, but it's not at all difficult to remove (my favorite remover coming up next).
This one is not a recent find by any means, but wanted to share it with you because it's so great! On a trip to Mazatlan with some of my best girlfriends in 1998, Courtney (a.k.a. The Good Eater) recommended these Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads... and I've been using them ever since. They are, quite possibly, the easiest and most convenient way to get your eye makeup off. And remember to get the oil free version (purple label)—this is a critical detail!
Do you have any beauty products you swear by?
