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Multitasking: Beauty Products that Pull Double Duty

Maris Callahan — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:59:40 +0000

It’s not easy to find the time for career, hobbies, friends and family, let alone look amazing while doing it all. For today’s busy gal on the go, your beauty products need to work just as hard (sometimes, even harder) than you do. So we found a round-up of beauty products that pull double duty. Each one of these must-haves manages to help your hair, skin and nails glow and keep you feeling pulled together 24/7. Elta MD Facial Sunscreens Uses: Sunscreen, BB Cream, Tinted Moisturizer EltaMD is a line of skincare and sun care products to assist in the maintenance of healthy skin. EltaMD Facial Sunscreen helps calm and protect sensitive skin types prone to breakouts, rosacea and discoloration. Opt for EltaMD UV ClearBroad-Spectrum SPF 46, which contains niacinamide (vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid and lactic acid, ingredients that promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin. Very lightweight and silky, it may be worn with makeup or alone. Opt for the tinted version to replace your BB cream or tinted moisturizer, as the formula also contains zinc-oxide and antioxidants to help absorb free radicals ($24, 1.7 ounces). Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser Uses: Makeup Remover, Moisturizer, Facial Cleanser Unlike ordinary cleansers, Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser is actually 50% moisturizer. […]

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7 ‘Must Have’ Travel Beauty Products

Guest Post — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:00:29 +0000

By Kathleen Jennings, CEO, BeautyNow App It’s safe to say, the beauty bag can weigh heavy (literally!) when trying to pack essentials for a trip. When traveling, I have a few beauty ‘essentials’ I cannot leave Texas without. So what travel beauty products become indispensable when trying to save space yet still have the basics on hand? There are many items that can be added to the list depending on occasion, but I think I have found the perfect combination of all-star travel beauty products to get me to and through my next trip (including one beautifying ‘tool’ that won’t take up any additional space!). Bumble Prêt a Powder (dry shampoo) There isn’t always ample time for blowouts and regimented shampoos while traveling; cue in the powder. Pret a Powder absorbs the natural oils in your hair while conditioning your locks. It’s also great because your hair doesn’t feel coarse after using – it surprisingly feels fresh while looking fresh. Bumble & Bumble Prêt a Powder, $27, Sephora. Tarte Park Avenue Princess Palette I have never found so perfect a palette— it is marketed as a contouring palette, but I don’t really use it for Kim Kardashian-style contouring. I love this […]

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Eat it or Wear it: Leah Chavie Shares the Best Winter Foods for Your Skin

Maris Callahan — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 01:07:01 +0000

It’s easy for skin to become dry, pale and sallow during the winter months, especially in Chicago where the coldest season of the year seems to never end. Before you spend your entire paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out. We’ve all heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day will keep your body and skin hydrated, but the nutrients in some of our favorite winter flavors can also play a part in your health. We recently stopped in for a visit to Leah Chavie of Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique. Leah is one of the leading aesthetician’s in Chicago and she gave us some insight about some of the best winter foods for your skin. Not only does she offer seasonally-inspired beauty treatments, like her luxurious pumpkin and peppermint facials, but she’s exceptionally knowledgable about all things skin. To our surprise, not only are some of our favorite seasonal foods packed with nutrients to help improve and maintain a healthy complexion when ingested, but they have dual purpose as active ingredients in some of our favorite beauty treatments. Whether you’re planning a dinner party menu or booking your next facial appointment, look for one of these fun and festive winter flavors […]

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Easter Style from Five Fashion Bloggers

Guest Post — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 17:26:32 +0000

Holidays are great for so many reasons. There’s the excuse to celebrate, usually involving gifts or goodies of some sort. Holidays mean time with family and friends. And they provide an occasion to bring your fashion ‘A’ game. (Umm, hello cameras everywhere documenting the day for all of time?). And Easter is certainly no exception. But if you look back at those #TBTs, chances are your frocks from Easters past are cringe-worthy. Flamboyant hats, over-the-top ruffles, bedspread floral prints, a mish-mosh of pastels, patent leather Mary Janes, and if you’re parents were really into it, satin gloves. Sound familiar? In one word – disastrous. Nailing a look that’s perfectly suited for a friendly game of egg hunting is no simple feat. Now that we’re all grown up, the key to style success is taking those youthful pieces that are quintessentially ‘Easter’, and modernizing them. We’ve scoped out five looks from some of our favorite bloggers that we know would receive two thumbs up from Mr. Easter Bunny himself. Let these five themes inspire you to create an outfit that we guarantee will escape future categorization as ‘what was I thinking?” Monochromatic Pastels Blogger Jessica Stein of Tuula Vintage knows that […]

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Three Hot Lip Colors for Spring

Guest Post — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:00:54 +0000

Every month, we’ll be sitting down with Morgan Byrne of Morgan Marie Beauty to talk about the latest makeup looks that you can rock for date night, cocktails with the girls or your next dinner party . Questions? Tweet @InGoodTasteMag and @MorganMarie_MMB and tell us what you’d like Morgan to answer for you! With a new season comes new opportunities. By new opportunities, we mean new excuses to buy fresh makeup for the upcoming season. With the help of Chicago beauty expert and makeup maven Morgan Byrne, we’re navigating the (often overwhelming) world of lipsticks and glosses to bring you the top three lip colors you absolutely must give a go this season. Now is the time to have fun with your makeup. After surviving quite possibly the coldest winter of your existence, the promise of spring is reason enough to celebrate. Now, let’s let the partying begin with these three statement looks. Hot Pink Take a cue from Kate Bosworth and let your lips get girly in a very bold way. Morgan Marie Beauty’s Madonna lipstick is perfectly pigmented to give you a bright shade that’s guaranteed to stay put, even during the rising temperatures of spring and summer. Byrne recommends pairing […]

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