beauty

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 true that beauty comes from within... But if you're a mom getting less than six hours of sleep each night, that shining beacon of beauty deep within your soul isn't going to cut it. You need help in the form of products: skin care essentials, makeup must-haves, and ...read more

These days, Mama has no time for herself… and by Mama, I mean moi. Me, myself, and I. Yours Truly. This girl. (Insert hand-raising emoji.) I’m starved for quality me-time—not to mention a facial and a manicure. And as for some fun lighthearted trend-hunting and shopping? Um, ...read more

Haizel McIntyre knows a thing or two about the push and pull of holiday-season pressure. It's the most magical time of the year, but it's, often, also the most stressful—and then there's the financial burden. As a full-time working mom of three Haizel was looking for another ...read more

I am super guilty of not getting my hair cut regularly. I have so many appointments throughout my week that scheduling a trim hardly seems like time or money well spent. But then I see my split ends and realize my hair looks pretty awful, no matter how much I curl it or ...read more

I hopped on the coconut oil craze a while back, but then, like many things, kind of forgot about it. Recently though I've come back to coconut oil and have been using it throughout my beauty routine and loving how simple, easy and effective it is. Here are five ways that I've ...read more

Little girls love accessories: bows and headbands to name a few. But they are also notorious for losing them. I remember buying my friend's daughter a gorgeous handmade hairband (pretty pricey one, too) that she loved---but also lost about 2 hours later. Lesson learned.As part of ...read more

Well almost. We know you love wine as much as we do here at Momtrends, and now we can get even more of the good stuff by putting it on our faces in the form of resveratrol.A natural antioxidant found in red wine (along with cocoa, blueberries, pomegranate, blackberries, ...read more

I'm a big sports fan, but never at the expense of looking cute. Sometimes it's hard to find flattering women's sportswear that won't break the bank. Luckily for us sporty girls, Forever 21 has come to the rescue with adorable NBA shirts, hoodies, and even fitted dresses with your ...read more

Lasers are the hottest and most effective trend in skin care. That's what Skin Laundry is all about--making high-tech skincare affordable, convenient and even a little fun. The business is run along the same model as Dry Bar--make beauty treatments easy and relatively affordable ...read more

Winter can be cruel to our skin. Between icy cold winds, blasting heaters, and dry winter air, these months can leave our skin dry, itchy, flaky and red. The fix? Exfoliation and hydration. While scrubs are good for gentle exfoliation, occasionally you need to pull out the big ...read more

Once I hit my thirties, products containing Retinol definitely became a regular part of my beauty routine. Whether I liked it or not, fine lines started to pop up on my face, particularly in my under eye area. Being that I pose for photographs quite a bit, I can't say I was ...read more

When it comes to washing my hair...I'm lazy. I mean really lazy. My mane is not overly oily, so I can get away with putting several days in between my washings. And that definitely happens if I've had a professional blowout. Mama wants to make it last. Haha! Even though my hair ...read more

I love winter for its hot tea and fires and scarves. However, I'm not so fond of the chapped, dry hands that it can also bring. Anyone else? This winter, I've been more trying to be more active in taking steps to prevent the painful cracks and chapped skin that often seems to ...read more

If you've read my beauty columns a time or two, you know that I love trying out the latest beauty trends. That doesn't always mean they become a part of my regular routine, but I like to give everything that interests me a whirl...And if it lands, great. And if not, at least I ...read more

Time. It's always fleeting as a mother, right? There are never enough hours in the day. The kids grow up too fast. And I swear I laugh every time, I can't find thyme in my spice rack (how can it happen every single time?? Message received, universe.) So I was of course intrigued ...read more

If you need us tomorrow, we'll be shopping... At home. On the couch. With a big cuppa tea... It's Cyber Monday, and we're ready to save big on extravagant holiday gifts and practical presents alike. We'll be browsing for everything from fabulous fashions to cool kiddie products ...read more

The storefronts are decorated, the tried and true recipes are being shared and we are gearing up for holiday photos. The holidays are HERE and we are ready to get our sparkle on! Of course, to help you navigate the busy season we kicked if off with our annual gift guide is full ...read more