It’s no secret. We love a good mask. Most are a hit, but there are the occasional misses. Here are our current favorites. These masks have the ability to give your skin the visible difference you look for and spend your hard earned money on. SMOOTH & BRIGHT Eminence Organic Skincare is indisputably one of…
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Beauty With a Soul
Talking With Blushingston’s CEO, Natasha Cornstein
Blushington launched in 2011 and continues to invent ways to make our modern busy lives even better. While experiencing the company’s latest launch, TSA-approved shops in hotel lobbies, we became curious about the inner workings of Blushington and their work culture. The company was founded by a woman, is run by a female CEO, effectively…
Detox Your Makeup Routine: 9 Modern and Clean Makeup Brands
This is the era of must-have clean makeup brands with a gorgeous range of pigmented colors and silky foundations. No longer will we accept excuses, such as; clean beauty cannot achieve the kind of pigment guaranteed by well-known luxury brands and clean makeup is not quality. Those statements are simply untrue. Meet your new favorite…
Self-Care Insiders: Spa Talk With ISPA’s President, Lynne McNees
Officially the International SPA Association plays an important educational and research role in the spa industry, for professionals and spa-goers alike, however it does so much more than that. Today, it is more important than ever to promote wellness and self-care for those looking to live a healthier lifestyle. ISPA gives us a glimpse into…
Hydrating Heroes, Best Moisturizers for Fall
There is a certain romance to opening up a fresh new jar of good old fashioned moisturizer. When the colder weather hits, new ingredients and moisturizers make their way into our morning and evening routine like welcomed friend. Innovation and trends have made us desire air sealed packaging, however your basic hydrating hero should feel…
Hôtel Plaza Athénée: A Refuge For Elegance
This story was written in collaboration with and for Hobnob Magazine. Photography by Ellen Swandiak. For full story, click on the link. Hôtel Plaza Athénée is one of the most well-known hotels in the world, but unless you are looking for it or taking a walk on 64th street, you might not be aware of…
Switch To Green, 21 Best Clean Beauty Brands To Reach For Right Now
When I started my writing career in 2006, I had grand ideas of sharing my thoughts on fashion and beauty, but I knew I was meant to do more than that—I wanted to connect with like-minded individuals and be as transparent as possible, sharing kindness and motivation. It was about individuality, wellness, and design. Back…
Yes, Take A Mental Health Day
From the moment you wake up, to the moment you drift off to sleep, making time for your wellbeing is a decision we all struggle with. This is our love letter in defense of the “Mental Health Day” – a day where you focus on you and decide to do whatever it is that helps…
Full Moon Beauty For Your Inner Moon Child
Do you own a telescope? Do you ask questions like: “Why are we here?”, “What possible mysterious can we find in the universe?” and “How can I get an even closer shot of the moon?”, then you might be a moon child. If you are drawn to the moon and its natural power then you…
NYFW Skincare, 8 Best Toxic-Free Face Oils To Keep You Glowing
Hello New York Fashion Week! Keeping your skin healthy while juggling a busy schedule can seem like a daunting task, but the trick to a youthful glow is to keep a powerful serum on hand. Here are our best picks for face oils we known work all day long and provide the kind of radiance…
Cultivated Beauty, Get To Know Pure Mana Hawaii
If we learned anything from this year’s beauty talks and discoveries, it is that the green beauty industry still has a long way to go. Finding a truly ethical and organic brand is like finding a needle in a haystack. If there is one farm to face skincare brand that should be celebrated this year,…
12 Best Finds From The Indie Beauty Expo
“The biggest highlight for me when it comes to IBE and BeautyX is always getting a chance to meet these beauty entrepreneurs face to face. They are the driving force behind this industry and every decision we make at IBMG aims to support them. It is so important to connect with brand founders in person-…
