Pregnancy comes with all kinds of lifestyle changes, and, for me, one of the most daunting ones was skincare. Until I became pregnant, it hadn’t occurred to me that in order to keep the baby as safe as possible, I’d need to eliminate some of the ingredients I relied on in ...read more
When you think about fall lips, what immediately comes to mind? Dark lips you say? Ding ding ding! There is something SO fall-ready about a vampy dark lip. Dark lips give us girls who kinda wish we had a little more edge the chance to live on the wild side a bit. What can I say? ...read more
Let's talk about retinol shall we? If you aren't already using it, you've probably heard about retinol and wondered if it was for you. Well, if you're serious about anti-aging then the answer is YES! And you don't have to go the prescription route just yet. There are plenty of ...read more
Do you ever have those days when you know you're going to be out and about most of the day and you aren't going to have a ton of extra time to touch up your makeup? Well, then you need my 3-step face that stays PUT! Hey, I'm a natural makeup kinda girl, so this is not about ...read more
When is the right time to splurge on skincare? The answer is whenever it's within your budget. Now if preserving your skin isn't a priority, you're probably never going to feel great about dropping money on a skincare regimen. But if you want to protect the precious skin you were ...read more
How happy are you with your hair care products? I have some fab fall hair care finds that are probably going to make you change your mind even if you are perfectly content with your current hair care routine! You see, fall is a great time to switch things up and really get your ...read more
Raise your hand if you love the look of a shiny face? Crickets...That's because we all prefer a shine free face. Am I right? Well, I'm going to share two easy steps to a shine free face with you today. It's the time of year when I seem to be permanently shiny....Summer's end is ...read more
Can you guess what my number one travel beauty must have is? I'll give you a hint...It's not makeup. It does protect the skin I apply my makeup to however. It's sunscreen of course (but not just any old sunscreen, more on that later)! No matter what time of year I'm traveling, ...read more
I love feeling comfortable in my skin. As I've gotten older, I've started wearing LESS makeup. Instead, I am focusing on my skin. I know my skin reflects what's going on in my life; am I sleeping well, am I eating well, am I staying hydrated. While I strive to give my skin the ...read more
Do you love a nice long-lasting mani, but want to know how you can protect your skin from gel manicures? Believe me...I understand. I always feel more polished when my nails are done. That being said, I always seem to chip a regular mani within the first few days, so I love how ...read more
Who wants to see 3 easy braids for summer? I knew you would. And they couldn't come at a better time. Am I right? This has been one of the hottest summers I can remember... And it's just getting started. Oh boy! Thanks to the brutal heat I've found myself living in shorts and ...read more
What products are in your anti-aging arsenal? You'll definitely find anti-aging serums in mine. In fact, until the past few years, I didn't really understand how important serums were in my anti-aging routine. You see, my thirties aren't going to be around forever and there comes ...read more
What do you think the perfect summer lip color is? Well, I'm going to tell you what I think it is. Haha! If you know me in real life you know I LOVE my uber bright lipstick. On any given day you'll typically find me sporting some form of bright red, pink or coral. But this summer ...read more
Have you heard about CBD Oil products? CBD oil has made its way into beauty and skincare products, but not without controversy. You, of course, want to be comfortable with whatever products you use on your body, but there is little to fear from CBD oil products. You see, hemp has ...read more
Who wants to know how to fight thinning hair in young women? This is a topic that I've been a wee bit obsessed with myself for more years than I care to count. You see, it runs in my family. So, I've been thinking about how to fight thinning hair for quite a LONG time! This is a ...read more
Could your summer makeup use an update? The only eyeshadow palette you need this summer will do just that. Like most ladies who have at least a mild interest in beauty products, I'm all kinds of obsessed with the Naked palette. This Urban Decay palette has a cult following...and ...read more
Who wants to learn how to get a sunfree glow fast? Everyone right? Anti-aging products and procedures wouldn't be having the moment they're having if we were more interested in tanning than preserving our skin both for appearance and our health. That being said, we don't want to ...read more
Did you know you can bring back memories with fragrance? I'm sure it's happened to you a time or two. Do you ever catch a whiff of something that instantly transports you back in time? The power of fragrance is an incredible thing. It infiltrates your mind, ready to be bring back ...read more
Could your beauty routine use a little freshening up? This mama has just been through a super busy school year and I'm ready to take some time for me! There's no shame in mom focusing on mom and these supermodel beauty tips from Angie Everhart are a great reminder.Hey, if I can ...read more
Raise your hand if you want to add more natural beauty products and ingredients to your daily routine? You know this girl does! I've been natural things more and more into my skin and hair care regimens. And I'm happy to report that there is no shortage of truly effective natural ...read more
Beauty ruts are common amongst moms. For many of us, "lipgloss, sunscreen and go" is the best case beauty scenario. Sometimes a girl just needs a little pick-me-up. That's where Blushington comes in. Why not treat yourself to a Blushington makeup application this summer?Why Treat ...read more
Who wants to know how to get thicker looking hair? All of us right? Haha! I've always had pretty thick hair. You could say it was thick to the point of being a bit bothersome. I remember in my younger days being unable to wear it in a ponytail for long because I would get a ...read more
Like just about every other teenager in Annapolis Maryland, I had braces. I went to see Dr. Zaks for years to straighten out my smile. After I got my braces off in 8th grade, I wore my retainer religiously and my teeth stayed straight. Sadly, now thirty years later, my teeth are ...read more
So, who wants to know how to get a summer glow now? We all do right? I'm sure I'm not the only girl who steers clear of tanning these days. It's simply not healthy to expose our skin to the sun's rays without some protection. And that's why I never step out of the house, ...read more
If you haven't started your Mother's Day shopping yet don't fret. Creating a perfect gift for your mom is as easy as popping into your favorite Rite Aid and picking up some favorite P&G beauty products. I have a few great ideas when it comes to last-minute beauty gifts for mom.To ...read more
Do you use beauty sticks? Well, if you're asking me what a beauty stick is, get ready. You're going to want to test out the must try beauty sticks I'm sharing today STAT. But first, I want you to do something for me. Raise you're hand if you're forever on the go. I'm guessing ...read more
Get ready everybody...I've found the best spring lipstick! Raise your hand if you're ready to say goodbye to winter's dark hues and hello to spring brights! I'm definitely on team BRIGHT! As much as I'm loving seeing all that sunshine, I'm equally loving bright spring lip colors. ...read more
Would you like to know how to repair over-processed hair? I know I'm not the only mama coloring her hair who doesn't love the dry, straw like texture that has resulted from all that coloring. It's not enough to make me give up camouflaging the grays, mind you, but I would love a ...read more
It happened a few weeks ago. I had gotten an evening blowout that was *supposed* to last me a few days. But something went terribly awry. While I cautiously slept, my perfectly tousled waves and voluptuous curls transformed into crimpy kinks and unruly frizz. A $60 blowout down ...read more
Who wants to save money on razors? Come on...raise your hands! And if you're forever stealing your husband's razor too, raise those hands higher! You can bet this girl has both hands stretched up to the sky over here. I just can't seem to find a razor that gives me as good a ...read more
Have you heard about overnight masks? A good face mask is a primary player in my beauty arsenal. I try to use one at least once a week and sometimes a few times a week depending on how my skin is looking. You may remember me mentioning the Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed ...read more
Spring is the season of new beginnings. It can be one a new beginning for your skin too. Winter's harsh temperatures can be so tough on your face, body and even your lips. Why not use spring to get those areas back into shape?! On that note, I'm going to share 3 ways to look ...read more
Who wants to hear about what I'm calling the best all in one makeup kit? I mean who wouldn't right? Haha! Let me start by saying I love multi-purpose anything. I'm a mom. It's just a fact that we're drawn to things that solve multiple problems at once! Well, my friends...The ...read more
When you battle with eczema or atopic dermatitis, every day can be difficult and uncomfortable--especially in the cold brutal temps of winter when dry air makes irritation look and feel so much worse. But with a little self car, some much-needed TLC, and a few ...read more
Camille Calvet discovered the benefits of silicone more than a decade ago while working on set as a special effects make-up artist in Hollywood. The two-time Emmy award winning artist realized that skin appeared smoother after removing silicone material, and this discovery led to ...read more
Who wants to know how to get rid of puffy eyes? We all do right?!If you're a mom there's a good chance you're working with some sort of sleep deprivation. Even if you're past the babe stage, you're running kiddos to school and back, not to mention activities galore. Then there's ...read more
Did you know tomorrow is National Sweet Potato Day? I love me a good baked sweet potato, with butter... perhaps a little sprinkling of cinnamon. I'll take sweet potato fries over regular ole french fries any day of the week. Heck, I even use sliced sweet potatoes as the base of ...read more
I'm sure if we were all really honest with ourselves, we would admit that would like to improve the appearance of our skin. Do you know how to refine your pores for instance? Enlarged pores can be such a bother, but we don't simply have to live with them. We can reduce the ...read more
Roses are red, violets are blue, self-love is important and good for you too! Happy Valentine's Day, friends! This week, I'm celebrating by showing myself some much-needed self-love and oft-neglected self care. That means I'm indulging in luxuriously long bubble baths, DIY spa ...read more
Who's looking for some new anti-aging products to try? You know this girl always is! With every new season I find myself wanting to switch up my skincare routine a bit. It's the perfect time to try out new products and, being that spring will be here before we know it, I thought ...read more
Blow-outs are my jam. When a blow-dry bar opened five minutes from my house, I popped a bottle of champagne, booked standing Monday morning appointments, and kissed my savings goodbye. Yeah, getting your hair professionally blown-out and styled can easily become an expensive ...read more
I am super excited to say: I will never again go to the salon to have my hair colored... Don't get me wrong, I'm not going back to the dark side. The whole black roots, blond ends, pale skin thing is not working for me. It's more gothic than glam (on my head, at least), and not ...read more
Who wants to talk about the best drugstore face masks?! We all want to save, while seeing serious results right? I'm certainly not opposed to investing in my skin. It will be with me my whole life and I'm dedicated to taking care of it. That being said, if I come across skincare ...read more
I'm always skeptical about beauty products with big promises. That's why we have our "Beauty Testing Labs" here at Momtrends. We try all the gadgets and gizmos and lotions and jellies so that other moms don't have to waste time and or money chasing trends that don't work. Since I ...read more
Radiant skin...It's something we all want, but it can be somewhat elusive in the winter. The dry cool air can wreak havoc on our complexion and leave it looking dull and ruddy. I don't know about you, but my world doesn't stop turning when the weather is rough, so I have to be ...read more
Baby, it's cold outside... and our skin is taking the heat! The plunging temps we’ve been experiencing on the east coast can be a prime trigger for itchy eczema flare-ups, which present as red, scaly patches on skin. The problem: water escapes while irritants sneak in. “People ...read more
I love fabulous lash falsies, mega mascara, bombshell red lipsticks, and Kardashian-worthy contouring kits as much as the next Momtrends gal. But the reality is: most days of the week, I'm happy if I can slather a bit of BB cream on my face before hitting the drop-off line or ...read more
It's the new year...And that means you're probably focused on a slew of resolutions or goals as I like to call them. I'm more likely to work towards "goals" if I'm not intimidated by them and resolution is such a big word to me, but I digress...So, let's talk about your new year ...read more
If there was ever a time to moisturize your lips, it's the winter. And with this winter being a real doozy, it's important that we keep our lips good and hydrated. Because, let's face it. The dry flaky look isn't a good look. Whether you're still rockin' deep, vampy lip shades or ...read more
It's the New Year. That means we're freshening up many aspects in our life, right? Why not focus on our makeup too? Who wants to add some 2018 makeup must-haves to the equation? Hey, the beginning of a new year or season is the perfect time to take stock of your makeup and do any ...read more