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Fabulous Finds: 12 Clean Beauty Products for Every Day

When it comes to choosing everyday essentials (like skincare and makeup), I prefer to use clean beauty products that don’t contain toxic ingredients (like phthalates, sulfates, or parabens). Over the past several weeks, I’ve been incorporating several new clean beauty products into my everyday routine, which I have come to love. In Continue Reading

Diet & Nutrition Health & Beauty

Delicious Vegetarian Recipes That Will Inspire You To Try a Plant-Based Diet

With so many studies being published about the wellness benefits of a plant-based diet, lately, we’ve been enjoying cooking more vegetarian dishes in our home. If you’re looking to add more veggies into your daily routine, here are a few delicious vegetarian recipes from top chefs around the world. [Photo credit: Kody Melton] Based Continue Reading

Health & Beauty Makeup Skin

24 Clean Beauty Products that Boost Your Natural Beauty

As a teenager, my mom first introduced me to clean beauty products. At the time, you couldn’t walk into a Sephora or a local drugstore to shop for these items. You’d find yourself browsing the (very) limited selection of natural beauty products at a local natural foods market or specialty store. To make matters worse, […]

Health & Beauty Makeup

A Romantic Festival Beauty Look Inspired By Dreamy Desert Nights & Enchanting Super Blooms

With Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival starting this weekend, you could say that music festival season has officially commenced. From Lollapalooza to Outside Lands, festival-goers everywhere are getting prepped to look fun and fashionable as they dance the night away at these legendary festivals. While a lot of Continue Reading

Health & Beauty Skin

Face First Laser Skincare Series: Part 4 – Real Results from Laser Resurfacing

From OTC skin care products to facials and advanced in-office treatments, a proactive approach to our skin is essential if we want healthy, beautiful skin. As a beauty blogger since 2011, I’ve had the opportunity to test and review a lot of skin care products and treatments. Over time, I’ve learned first-hand how skin Continue Reading

Health & Beauty Skin

Face First Laser Skincare Series: Part 3 – Progress Report & Skincare Tips

One of the biggest beauty issues most people face is their skin. During our teen years, we’re often plagued with embarrassing breakouts; and then, as we move into our 30’s, we notice fine lines and wrinkles creeping in. When it comes to our skin, it can often feel like – if it’s not one thing, it’s Continue Reading

Hair Health & Beauty Skin

Simple Ways To Refresh Your Beauty Routine for Spring

This post is sponsored by Mirum. All opinions are my own. As we transition into the new season, it’s a great time to refresh our beauty routines in preparation for spring. To inspire you to take a new look at the great personal care and beauty products from Albertsons/Safeway, today’s beauty guide shares tips on how […]

Health & Beauty Skin

Simple Ways To Elevate Your Bath & Beauty Routine

This post is sponsored by Mirum. However, all opinions are my own. If the words “self-care” make you think of yogis chanting self-love mantras, think again. Self-care goes way beyond meditation and yoga poses. Even a daily bath and beauty routine can be treated as self-care time. To inspire you to make your bath and […]

Fitness Health & Beauty

The Self-Love Workout – 8 Exercises That Build Strength & Self-Confidence

When you workout, you create a strong body that makes you feel good and look better. Plus, the added boost of self-confidence makes all the hard work worth the effort. To inspire you to enjoy working out, I&C Fitness Contributor Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle […]

Health & Beauty Skin

Face First Laser Skincare Series: Part 2 – What To Expect & How To Prepare

Laser treatments have been around for years, doing everything from hair removal to tattoo removal. In recent years, the rise of laser skincare treatments has been growing rapidly. It seems like everywhere we look, beauty editors, bloggers, and celebrities are raving about laser skin care treatments. Since I’m always eager to Continue Reading

Health & Beauty Skin

2 Simple Steps to Clearer Skin & More Self-Confidence

This post is sponsored by Bioré, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Being self-confident starts within. When our skin looks beautiful, we often feel more inclined to greet the world with a positive attitude. But, when we have clogged pores, or worse – an unsightly breakout, we often feel embarrassed and depressed. Continue Reading

Health & Beauty Makeup

6 Gorgeous Lipsticks That Brighten Your Face During Winter

Whether you wear lipstick every day or just for special celebrations, lipstick has the power to transform your face. From a bold pop of red to sweet baby pink, here are 6 gorgeous lipsticks that brighten your face during winter. 6 Gorgeous Lipsticks for Winter From matte and suede formulas to lustrous glossy finishes, lipsticks […]