If you've been wondering what the best night cream to use in 2021 is, wonder no more. As always, we've got you covered! I consider my nighttime beauty routine my favorite ritual of the day. And that is because it is the one time of day that is all mine. The kids are in bed and ...read more
When it comes to skincare, many teen boys run the opposite direction when moms try to offer help and guidance. Lots of the products we offer seem complicated to them and our advice isn't always appreciated. Luckily, Stryke Club is a brand made for teen boys that is simple and can ...read more
Most of us are keeping our beauty routines pretty simple this year. Since it's the year of staying in (well, at least until those vaccines roll out), I'm more focused on skincare than developing complicated beauty routines. One of the things I'm getting better about is cleaning ...read more
If I asked you to detail your daily skin care routine, would eye cream be at the top of your list? Is it on your list at all? If not, it’s probably time to test out a new product or two for your regimen. Don’t worry. Momtrends has you covered with our top picks for the best eye ...read more
It’s that time again. It’s time for a healthy dose of our beauty favorites here at Momtrends. And said favorites come in the form of our Momtrends MVP’s: Best Face Masks! Last time we focused on serums and facial oils for this beauty series. I use them daily and couldn’t live ...read more
As we are getting closer to a new year, we are thinking about resolutions and how to start fresh. Here are some of our favorite ways to start fresh. It could be as simple as getting out of your hair and makeup rut, or as big as totally transforming your skin. Here are some of ...read more
I, like many other moms, am absolutely at my wit's end. The last eight months of pandemic parenting have left me exhausted and burnt out. I'm stretched thin, and have all I can do to finish my work, feed, teach, and entertain my kids, and keep us all relatively (yes, relatively) ...read more
What is the most important product in your skincare regimen? I know it may be hard to nail your go-to products down to one main pick, but daytime moisturizer will definitely always be on my skincare must-haves list! So, that just may be my top choice. And that is exactly why I ...read more
Hey fellow holiday fans, have you seen a beauty advent calendar yet this year? If not, you're missing out! Well, never fear, because I'm about about to share the best beauty advent calendars for moms with you! You see, as long back as I can remember, one of of my favorite holiday ...read more
Don't you love a good hair day? We do too. Unfortunately these good hair days can be expensive and with COVID, it's hard to safely get to a salon. Thanks to the Tymo Sway, styling at home has gotten easier and well, a lot less expensive. Get the Tymo Sway on Amazon here $49.99 ...read more
Remember last month’s beauty Momtrends MVP’s? We focused on sunscreen and what an important part of an anti-aging regimen it is. Well, there are two more products that I consider essential anti-agers, too. They both play very important roles in my own daily beauty routine. On ...read more
Maskne. It's the new backne. It may seem like a minor inconvenience, but those dealing with pesky pimples and clogged pores on their chins know it can be a major source of stress and self consciousness. Mask acne happens as a result of humidity building up under your cloth face ...read more
I finally caved. After reading countless rave reviews and watching all the influencer YouTube videos, I decided to try the Billie razor subscription service for myself. I don't know what was holding me back before. The starter kit is just $9 and you can choose whether you want ...read more
In case you missed it, we recently launched a new series: Momtrends MVP’s. We know you’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest products for moms, so we took care of the legwork across a variety of categories. We're here to make life easier for you, plain and simple. ...read more
Summer is here, and if you want want to soak up the sunshine without damaging our skin, you're going to have to make a few key changes to your routine. Keep the ingredients light and streamline your products to keep your face looking its best. We reached out to NYC ...read more
I'm a big fan of the chemical peel. They can soften fine lines, improve skin tone and clarity, and help to rebuild collagen. They can treat acne and soften past pock marks. Chemical peels can also help battle dull skin, dark circles, and melasma. They are a wonder tool in the ...read more
In the summer, I'm not one to wear much makeup. I like to keep things simple. Usually, all I wear is lipgloss and mascara, but now in the age of masks, I'm playing with color more and I've found two pieces from Charlotte Tilbury that are the perfect makeup for a low key summer. ...read more
Wondering how to keep your skin protected without getting that greasy sunscreen glow? Yep, so are we. That's why we were intrigued by powder sunscreens we started testing them and found three powder sunscreens to make applying easy. Related:Â Beat the heat beauty product roundup ...read more
With the first day of summer arriving this weekend, it's time to pay attention to your skin and make sure you are ready for the hot temperatures to come. I've rounded up a bunch of beauty products to help you beat the heat too! It will be sweltering for the next few months, so ...read more
We may be dreaming of spring, but we're still sitting here in the dead of winter. Unless you live in a tropical climate, you're most likely hit with a blast of cold air whenever you step outside and those chilly temps tend to lead to dry lips. I don't know about you, but I hate ...read more
Standing for hours, walking on hard surfaces, wearing non-sensible shoes—that’s a day in the life of a foot. Feet have a lot of demands made on them and are often taken for granted until they start to ache and develop problems. This summer, give your feet the TLC they deserve. ...read more
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman's life. But it can also be one that involves aches and pains as your body expands. Clarins, a trusted beauty brand, recently launched an exciting new "Maternity Kit" that is filled with essentials to protect and treat a mama-to-be. ...read more
No one has time for a complicated makeup routine--especially now. But rather than throwing in the towel when it comes to your beauty routine, I believe in the power of a personal care routine to make you feel pretty. That's why I love trèStiQue. Use Code: MOMTRENDS for 20% off ...read more
No doubt it's an incredibly stressful time. And this anxiety and worry can manifest in lots of ways that affect more than our moods and emotional status. One physical effect of nonstop stress? Your skin might break out. Our body’s stress response puts our immune system into ...read more
As you know I have been partnering with Clairol to bring to you how I have been incorporating their products into my at home hair routine in between my salon visits. Last week in my Instagram stories I received a lot of interest in how to handle root growth while we are at home. ...read more
Four weekends ago (or approximately seven thousand days ago), I had a lovely spa day with my best girlfriends at Mirbeau Spa in Plymouth, MA. I got a deep tissue massage that legit had me drooling on the table and a collagen facial that made me look a good five years younger. Of ...read more
Created by an entrepreneurial mom of three, the Women’s Collective Box celebrates femininity in a powerful way by providing items created with intention and purpose to subscribers. Save 10% on you subscription with code: momtrends10 Related: Lip care brand we love started by ...read more
Winter always takes it's toll on my lips. I play hard in the snow all winter long and now that my season is done (cue the sad music), I'm taking time to up my beauty game with Lique Cosmetics. The brand is created and empowered by women and they've got everything your lips need ...read more
Here at Momtrends we are all about bringing you the latest in beauty technology. I test everything I talk about and spend an obsessive amount of time in what I like to call the "beauty labs." If it won't work for me, I can't share it with you. One thing you need to know about ...read more
My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies (we even sneak them into smoothies), snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen ...read more
We love the look of braids on our little girls, and this Valentine's Day we sharing ways to update the standard braid with a heart braid or a French braid with tips from Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy's Complete Guide to Girls Hair, you can learn how to create a chic and ...read more
How do you feel about a no makeup selfie? It can be dicey, but not if you take care of your skin. I'm all about keeping my glow into my 40's. I love trying non-invasive skincare techniques that help give my skin a boost. While chemical peels and lasers are can give results, I ...read more
National Hair Day. It's a thing--well, kind of (as are all those "made-up" celebratory calendar occasions). But, still, this is one that we at Momtrends can definitely get behind. Because, we understand that having a good hair day can bring all sorts of good vibrations your way: ...read more
I am proud of my 48 turns around this planet and of how I take care of my mind and body. I'm the first one to preach self care to this community. I think a skincare routine can make you feel like you are in control of the aging process. I've been thrilled to test out these ...read more
As women, we are pretty familiar with how to handle skincare 911’s, blunders with our hair, shaving mishaps, and how to correct makeup mistakes. But, when it comes to brows, this particular part of our face can be a bit more mysterious. Many of us grew up simply waxing, tweezing ...read more
I've been testing the new Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution and am ready to share the results. As I'm closing in on 50, I'm working to get and keep the best skin possible. That means trying new things and sharing what works. One of the issues I'm dealing with is ...read more
Throughout the decades, brow looks have come and gone. I've suffered from full, bushy brows a la 80s-era Brooke Shields and super skinny brows that scream late 90s. Recently, the perfectly painted “Insta Brow” has been having a major moment. Related: How to color your hair at ...read more
With three kids to get out the door every day, I don't have a lot of time in the morning. I'm too focused on getting little teeth brushed, tiny tushies wiped, and lunches packed to take precious minutes to apply a full face of makeup or style my knot-ridden hair. Heck, I have all ...read more
Taking care of my skin is a priority for me. Part of the reason I started blogging was to share beauty and style trends that work for busy women. Now 13 years later, I'm still on the hunt for the best skin and beauty trends to make mom life better. This month, that mean checking ...read more
If there is one product that I'm glad I started using in my twenties, it's eye cream, and drugstore eye cream, at that. I'm the first to admit that I wasn't as skincare conscious in college as the girls are today, but once I hit my mid twenties it was as if I could hear my future ...read more
It's that time of year my friends. The end of the school year is upon us. I don't know about you, but I have about a million and one things on my to do list right now. That means I'm running around in every direction, all day long. So, it's rare that my makeup makes it through ...read more
Do you enjoy multi-tasking as much as I do mama? Something just feels off if I'm not doing at least a couple things at once. Bwah! I'm not saying that's the best way to do live, but, hey, it's me. So, I live for products that are multi-taskers too, like face oil for instance. ...read more
I live with a Vegan, but I'm not one. I would say I'm semi Vegan...Is that a thing? Bwah! I eat mostly Vegan meals during the week since my honey does the bulk of the cooking, but I've been known to indulge in the occasional cheeseburger on the weekend. What can I say? I'm a work ...read more
Have you been meaning to use a face mask, but just haven't taken the time to work it into your skincare routine? Well, my friends. You will not be able to find an excuse to avoid this all important step any longer. Don't get me wrong. I get it, really I do. I too am a busy mom ...read more
When spring is an imminent thing and no longer a distant dream, my mind instantly goes to warm weather looks. So, basically that's where I'm at right now. Haha! I'm thinking about crisp white, pretty pastels, uber brights and metallics of course. I can't make it through the warm ...read more
If us ladies want anything, we want strong nails, shiny tresses and youthful skin. Am I right? Well, sitting around wanting those things doesn't do us any good. We need to take action. Luckily, there are plenty of things we can do for our hair, skin and nails and one of those is ...read more
Does your makeup seem to melt off way too fast especially when warm weather hits? Perhaps your pores look a little bigger than you want them to, ruining the nice smooth look you're after? Trust me. I've been there. And that's why I started using one of my go-to makeup products ...read more
You know how much we love trend spotting here at Momtrends and beauty trends 2019 is a top topic for us! This time around we're going to focus on the spring edition of this year's beauty trends. There are so many fun makeup trends, in particular, I want to give each one their ...read more
If you're anything like this beauty junkie, shiny new things tend to catch your eye. There forever seem to be countless new beauty products launching at any given moment and I am not ashamed to admit that I want to try out most of them. But there is a cost to that. When you're ...read more
There is no form of footwear that I love more than sandals. That being said, all that sandal wearing can lead to dry, cracked heels. And some of us just tend to have dry skin in that area no matter what types of shoes we wear. Am I right? So, I know you would love to know how to ...read more