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Beauty, Body

#OnMyVanity: Soap & Glory’s Sugar Crush 3-In-1 Creamy Body Wash

I receive a slew of samples, and when I find something I like, I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Disclosure: I received a sample of this from the brand for consideration, but the opinions are all my own.

I might be very detailed about my skincare routine, but shaving is another story. I usually skip it in the winter to help keep me warm (jk) since who’s going to see my leg hair under layers of leggings, tights, and trousers? I just don’t feel like it’s spring until I feel the silky softness of my freshly shaven legs. (I consider it summer already since it’s been hot enough to need shorts.)

But razors are only half the battle though as what you use to score some slip can determine how much hair you actually take off as well as how your skin will look and feel after a razor’s run over it. I’m pretty low-maintenance most of the time, using a bar of soap to smooth over my stems and slathering on loads of body cream as soon as I step out of the show to compensate for moisture loss. But it wasn’t until this winter that I started re-thinking my shaving routine for the season ahead.

May 15, 2018 by Val

Beauty, Body

#OnMyVanity: Degree UltraClear Black + White Pure Clean Dry Spray

Disclosure: I receive a slew of samples, and when I find something I like, I can’t wait to tell you all about it! In this case, I received a sample of this from the brand for consideration, but the opinions are all my own.

It never fails. If the temperature is remotely above freezing, I tend to sweat at the drop of a hat, something that many plus-size people deal. It’s the reason why blowout season for me starts around the same time as the holiday season and usually ends before Easter. But even with chillier temperatures in the forecasts, the layering required to keep warm tends to leave me sweating in places other than my pits.

April 10, 2018 by Val

Beauty, Body, Hair, Makeup, Skin

10 Egg-cellent Beauty Buys To Add To Your Easter Basket

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To be honest, I almost forgot that Easter was upon us since I’m so used to it falling around the middle of April, not on April Fool’s Day. (I can only imagine what kind of crazy pranks will pop up on social media this weekend!) But the holiday brings back a wave of memories of my mom getting me dolled up in pastel frills for a few photos before heading off for Easter service and then a slew of Easter egg hunts, with the youngest of us popping open all of our collected plastic eggs to scoop the trinkets and treats housed inside.

Many might think that Easter baskets are just kids’ stuff, but why should the little ones have all the fun? I figure it’s a fun opportunity to treat yourself, especially during Mercury retrograde. In keeping with the spirit of the celebration, I’ve found a slew of beauty buys that are sure to soothe and tighten skin, pump up the volume of your locks, and make your beauty look absolutely egg-cellent (you knew that was coming!), using the power or inspiration from eggs themselves. After all, egg whites are a classic DIY mask ingredient thanks to the albumin’s ability to help tighten pores for a smoother-looking visage. And according to Refinery29, the yolk comes packed with proteins, vitamins, and fatty acids to help nourish skin and hair and hang onto hydration. So whether you’re want to start small on the egg trend or splurge on something extra special for your skin, there’s a little something for everyone.

March 30, 2018 by Val