Isamaya French’s eponymous brand is one of my faves. It’s high fashion makeup that is high performance. The Lip Lacq is a multi-dimensional, drenched-in-shine-and-shimmer gloss that will elevate any makeup look to the penthouse floor! It’s non-sticky but brings the megawatt, blinding shine. Beetle offers a romantically goth, blue x black sparkle, while Ultraviolet is an iridescent pink. Lotus is a white gold that can top bare lips or any lipstick or stain to give it some oomph. If you ever doubted that lip gloss was back, you will be convinced by The Lip Lacq. (I was always on Team Gloss; it has never left my lips! Call it a mask, a glossy balm, or a treatment, Whatevs! Gloss is gloss is gloss!)
Do you pamper your pet as much, if not more, than you pamper yourself? I do more for my dogs than anyone, including myself. That’s why I LOVE LOVE LOVE Raw Sugar’s Freshen Up Pup Pet Wipes. The Apple Cream scent makes my bulldogs Wilbur and Titus smell so (golden) delicious that I bury my nose in their fur and inhale them! The waterless wipes, which are made with compostable, plant-based fibers and are dermatologist-tested, are super duper soothing, which is great for my bulldog’s and their incredibly sensitive, prone-to-irritation-and-major-redness skin and fur. The wipes are packed with Chamomile Extract and Aloe, so they will take good care of your fur baby’s fur and keep it silky and fresh through the winter.
Patrick Ta is backing up the sparkle truck with his brand’s eyeshadow duos for the holiday season (and beyond!) Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eye Shadow Duos are small but mighty and pack a lot of punch. There is major color payoff and high shimmer and shine in every pair. You can mix and match or play with depth and dimension by layering, buffing, and smoking out the two shades in each duo. There was some online chatter and hullabaloo about the price, which is undeniably steep. But these are luxury shadows with major payoff, so they are a splurge. If you come into a little bonus income this season, treat yo self!
Kristin Cavallari’s Uncommon Beauty brand is vegan and free of fragrance, gluten, silicones, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and petrolatum. AKA it’s clean. The brand’s Body Oil has been my go-to this fall for glowing limbs and decolletage when I’ve been dealt an unseasonably warm day…. Which was all of October and most of November. But here’s a secret tip. The thick, rich formula is an excellent cuticle moisturizer. I get biweekly manicures, and I use cuticle oil daily, but my cuticles remain parched AF. So after my shower, I use an extra 3-4 drops on my cuticles and allow it to penetrate my hands while I get ready. It’s my in-between mani fave and doesn’t break down my polish! I have also mixed a drop or two into my morning moisturizer to kick up the glow factor. It’s a consummate multi-tasker.
Cloud Haven is my favorite type of brand — it’s a jewelry & lifestyle offering dedicated to raising awareness and providing funds for shelter dogs. You have to love a passive way to do good, while looking great and elevating your personal style. (And in that order, mind you!) As a 10-year shelter volunteer who worked almost exclusively with pit bulls, and as a bulldog owner, this is me, me, and me, and I am compelled to share to you, you, you. Cloud Haven helps thousands of dogs, as all of their products are ethically hand-made and crafted only using the highest quality materials, like organic cotton. Purchases also benefit and support at-risk shelter dogs. I CANNOT BACK THIS initiative enough. Shelters are full; it’s all over my Facebook feed and in front of my eyes. Fostering, adopting, volunteering, and sharing shelter dogs to help get them adopted is KEY! But if you can’t do any of that, you can support Cloud Haven’s efforts with a purchase. This isn’t a beauty product, but it is… because it beautifies your SOUL!
HausLabs Triclone™ Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation comes in 51 shades, in many tones of deep through fair. I am lucky to have pretty balanced skin so I don’t go crazy with concealer or foundation. I keep it light and breathable. But I have been wanting to try this buzzy, medium coverage fluid for a while now. It’s buildable, so you can go with a swipe or multiple layers, depending on what you’re trying to achieve. The brand’s proprietary fermented arnica that helps reduce redness, evens skin tone, and protects. Lady Gaga is known for her bright, bold, and intense makeup looks that are theatrical in scope. Triclone is really designed for regular, everyday wear. I found it to mimic my own skin and allowed it to breathe. It was like I was wearing nothing and just allowed for an overall even-ness of tone.
DIP Hair and Body Dry Oil in Coconut Almond is like an Almond Joy candy bar… in dry oil form. It adds a little glow to hair, skin, and cuticles. And smells like heaven in a bottle. But the best part is that it doesn’t stain your clothes, paper, or anything you touch since it absorbs so quickly. It adds a delish and subtle glow to your decolletage or Cupid’s Bow.
