Josie Maran Model Citizen Limited Edition Argan Oil
Model-turned-cosmetics-creator Josie Maran collaborated with her supermodel friends Petra Nemcova and Angela Lindvall to design limited-edition bottles of Josie Maran Cosmetics’ 100 percent pure, organic argan oil for the causes they believe in.
Ten percent of the purchase price of each Limited Edition 100% Pure Argan Oil (the collection was released last month in time for Earth Day), is donated to the cause of the designing model’s choice: Women for Women Interational (Josie), Happy Hearts (Petra), and Healthy Child Healthy World (Angela). Read more
Circulating: DIY Lip and Cheek Stain Made From Beets
Summer, to me, calls for a very natural-looking, minimalistic beauty routine, and one of my favorite products to use to achieve this look is a multi-use lip and cheek stain. In fact, my do-it-yourself tutorial for how to make your own using beets was recently published on myCosmeticBag. Read more
Circulating: The New Victoria’s Secret Spring Lotions … Fun or Boring?
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about the new spring collection of body lotions by Victoria’s Secret. Is it just me, or are they all pretty much the same? Read more
Circulating: Gym Bag Beauty Essentials
I recently wrote about my gym bag beauty essentials for myCosmeticBag. Over time I’ve perfected my post-workout beauty routine and whittled it down to just five products. Read more
Sephora and Origins Celebrate Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Sephora and Origins are celebrating by having a Give One, Get One trade-in event. Today only, bring an empty cosmetic container into a Sephora store for recycling and receive a full-size Origins moisturizer. Read more
Circulating: Purity Made Simple
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about a Philosophy product called Purity Made Simple. It’s a a really gentle, fragrance-free, one-step-only facial cleanser and makeup remover that I wish I’d found a lot sooner. Read more
Circulating: Betsey Johnson Too Too Scented Nail Colour
Scented nail polish? Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? I recently wrote about Betsey Johnson’s Too Too Scented Nail Colour for myCosmeticBag. The fabulous fashion icon designed the hot pink nail lacquer for summer and scented it with her flirty Too Too fragrance. Read more
Circulating: Fresh Supernova Mascara
My review of Fresh Supernova Mascara is online at myCosmeticBag. Whether or not this is the mascara for you depends on what you’re looking for. If it’s drama you’re after, this might not be your best bet; however, if conditioning and strengthening your lashes is priority No. 1, then Fresh’s Supernova is just the ticket. Read more
Circulating: An Exfoliant for Hair?
The beauty industry has whipped up exfoliating scrubs galore for everything from hands and feet to lips and legs. But an exfoliant for hair? I had to try this out.
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about my experience with Redken Nature’s Rescue Refining Sea Polish, a product which at first made me feel like I was applying sand paper to my hair but ultimately did the trick. Read more
Circulating: Wanted: The Perfect Liquid Eye Liner
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about making the switch from cream eye liner to liquid eye liner, including a review of Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner.
In the past, I’ve preferred the more natural, casual looks cream liners can create, and I’ve limited my use of liquid liner for more formal looks. But I’ve discovered a problem with smudgy cream eyeliners that I literally can’t ignore … Read more
Circulating: Clarins Blush Prodige in Miami Pink
I recently contributed an article to myCosmeticBag about Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour in “Miami Pink.”
The compact holds a miniature mosaic of subtly different yet very complementary shades in different finishes in order to add some depth and color to your skin after you apply it. The blush is pretty cool, because it takes all the hard work out of finding shades to flatter your skin tone. Read more
Circulating: Post-Holiday Detoxifying Facial Masks
So the holidays are over and now everyone is coming down from all the holiday (or even pre-holiday) excess. Well, while you’re hanging on to your new gym routine, cleaner daily diet and other life improvements, don’t forget about your skin!
Every year, during the holidays, I get less sleep, I eat more sugary confections, and I also wear more makeup, thanks to the seasonal influx of get-togethers. So by the time January is in full swing, my complexion needs a pick-me-up.
Over at myCosmeticBag, I laid out a few of my go-to facial mask products for starting the new year out right, with cleaner, healthier skin. Read more
Circulating: Three Popular Primers from Benefit Cosmetics
Even out your complexion and get your makeup to stay put with three fab primers from Benefit that I highlighted for myCosmeticBag: “That Gal” Brightening Face Primer, The POREfessional and Dr. Feelgood.
Although I’ve made an effort over the past few years to use more and more products with natural and organic ingredients, I’ll be the first to admit I have a Benefit Cosmetics habit that I just can’t seem to kick. Case in point: these three primers. Read more
Circulating: How to Do a Perfect Red Lip
‘Tis the season for sequins, glitter, party dresses and perfect red lips. And if you haven’t mastered this look yet, never fear! My “how to” article has been published on myCosmeticBag, and provides you with step-by-step instructions, including industry tips for selecting your ideal shade of red and perfect preparation and application. Read more


